Immigration Attorney - Fast-Paced, Team-Lead Role

s legal; Langley Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

HSA, FSA, and HRA available

Generous time-off policies

401(k) plus matching

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Firm-Paid Bar Dues & CLE

Job summary

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, a fast-growing immigration law firm with offices across Maryland, Virginia and Florida, seeks a qualified Immigration Attorney. You will manage a high-volume practice, handle family petitions, asylum, SIJ, U-Visas, and waivers, and lead a team of paralegals while delivering excellent client service.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D., are admitted to practice in the US, fluent in Spanish, and have immigration experience of 1 year or more.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active Bar License in Good Standing (US/PR).
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Immigration experience (1 year or more).
• Fluent in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential new clients.
• Coordinate case and legal strategy.
• Manage multiple cases, paralegals, projects, and deadlines.
• Prepare and revise court documents.
• Conduct legal research and write motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Keep abreast of legislation changes and case law.
• Market the law firm's services.
• Work one Saturday a month with potential bonuses for new clients signed.
• Handle court hearings and trials.
• Become an expert on Family Petitions, Asylum, Individual Hearings, SIJIS, U-Visas, Waivers, etc.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Immigration experience

Education

J.D. from ABA Accredited Law School

Job description

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, a fast-growing immigration law firm with offices across Maryland, Virginia and Florida, seeks a qualified Immigration Attorney. You will manage a high-volume practice, handle family petitions, asylum, SIJ, U-Visas, and waivers, and lead a team of paralegals while delivering excellent client service.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D., are admitted to practice in the US, fluent in Spanish, and have immigration experience of 1 year or more.