Senior Attorney -EOIR & USCIS

Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in good standing.
  • Extensive experience in U.S. immigration law, focusing on deportation/removal defense and complex litigation.
  • Experience with BIA appeals and complex waivers (I-601 / I-212).
  • Proficient in representing clients before EOIR and USCIS.
  • Strong capabilities in legal writing, research, and oral advocacy.
  • Ability to manage a complex caseload and provide strategic legal leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex deportation/removal defense and advanced immigration litigation cases.
  • Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
  • Develop and execute legal strategies for cases with criminal bars and fraud issues.
  • Act as lead attorney in critical court and agency appearances.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
  • Collaborate on firm-wide litigation strategy with the Managing Attorney.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with 100% coverage for employee-only premiums.
  • Dental and vision insurance offered.
  • 401K plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Group and voluntary life insurance options available.
  • Flex Spending Accounts to manage medical expenses.
  • Telemedicine services for all employees and dependents.
  • Mental health assistance provided for all employees and dependents.
  • Three weeks of accrued PTO.
  • $75 monthly reimbursement for health and wellness activities.
  • Assistance with CLE/Bar dues and fees.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced deport/removal Senior Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in a full-time capacity.

The Senior Attorney is a subject matter expert responsible for leading the firm's most complex and high-stakes immigration cases, including advanced litigation and appeals. This role also serves as a strategic and mentorship resource for Associate Attorneys, ensuring strong case strategy, legal quality, and consistency across the firm.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage complex deportation/removal defense and advanced immigration litigation cases.
  • Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in high-stakes matters.
  • Develop and execute legal strategies for cases involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
  • Act as lead attorney and final decision-maker in critical court and agency appearances.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and provide advanced guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on firm-wide litigation strategy and best practices.


Requirements

Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in good standing.
  • Extensive experience in U.S. immigration law, with a strong emphasis on deportation/removal defense and complex litigation.
  • Demonstrated experience with BIA appeals, complex waivers (I-601 / I-212), and cases involving criminal or fraud-related issues.
  • Strong experience appearing before EOIR and USCIS.
  • Advanced legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Ability to manage a highly complex caseload and provide strategic legal leadership.
  • Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional responsibility.

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

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