Description
Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC is a dedicated legal practice specializing in U.S. immigration law. We are committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and client-centered legal services to individuals facing complex immigration challenges. Our team is passionate about advocacy, justice, and protecting our clients’ rights at every stage of the process.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Immigration Attorney to join our growing legal team on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for attorneys with experience in affirmative (USCIS) and/or defensive (EOIR) immigration matters who are looking to grow within a collaborative, litigation-focused environment.
Key Responsabilities
Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
- Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
- Manage a caseload of immigration cases, ranging from routine to highly complex.
- Develop and execute legal strategies tailored to each client’s immigration situation.
- Prepare and file petitions, applications, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence.
- Appear at court and agency proceedings, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, bond hearings, and USCIS interviews.
- Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law and procedure.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure legal quality and compliance.
Additional Responsibilities for More Experienced Attorneys
- Lead complex removal defense cases, including matters involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
- Handle advanced litigation and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
- Act as lead counsel and final decision-maker in high-stakes court and agency appearances.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
- Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on litigation strategy, best practices, and legal quality standards.
Requirements
Requirements
Required (All Applicants)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience handling U.S. immigration matters before USCIS and/or EOIR.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to ethical standards and client-centered representation.
Preferred for Senior-Level Candidates
- Significant experience in removal/deportation defense and EOIR litigation.
- Experience with BIA appeals and complex waivers (I-601 / I-212).
- Experience handling detained removal proceedings.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor attorneys and support staff.
- Spanish fluency (preferred, not required).
We Offer
- Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with 4% match
- Group Life Insurance
- Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
- Vol STD
- Group LTD
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
- Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
- 3 weeks accrued PTO
- $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
- Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience handling U.S. immigration matters before USCIS and/or EOIR.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to ethical standards and client-centered representation.
- Significant experience in removal/deportation defense and EOIR litigation.
- Experience with BIA appeals and complex waivers (I-601 / I-212).
- Experience handling detained removal proceedings.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor attorneys and support staff.
- Spanish fluency.
What We Do
Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC is a Dallas-Fort Worth-Irving based law firm specializing in immigration law. They provide tailored, compassionate, and professional legal services to individuals and families, focusing on areas such as family-based green cards, deportation defense, citizenship, and investor visas. The firm is dedicated to developing unique case strategies tailored to each client's specific needs to help them navigate complex immigration processes.
