Immigration Attorney (In-Person)

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

Description

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, is a fast-growing and prestigious law firm with multiple offices in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified attorneys for various offices. Immigration experience is required. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, team member, manager, and self-starter.

An Immigration Attorney at Sanabria possess the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-growth practice. If selected, the attorney needs the ability to handle a fast caseload, day-to-day interactions with clients and potential clients, manage a large team of paralegals, meet deadlines, and be available to clients and the firm's partners as needed. Organizational skills and project management are also essential to the success of the role.

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 legislative changes and judicial case law
• Market the law firm's services
• Work one Saturday a month with the potential for bonuses for new clients signed during those days
• Handle court hearings and trials
• Become an expert on Family Petitions, Asylum, Individual Hearings, SIJIS, U-Visas, Waivers, etc.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School (required)
• Active Bar License in Good Standing from any US State or PR (required)
• Authorized to work in the US
• Fluent in Spanish (required)
• Immigration experience (1 year or more)

Benefits

• 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

Pay Range:

$85,000 - $100,000 per year