Immigration Attorney (In-Person)

Sanabria & Associates; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Performance bonus opportunities

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, a fast-growing law firm with offices across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, seeks a qualified Immigration Attorney to join our team.

The successful candidate will handle a high-volume caseload, manage paralegals, and provide strategic guidance on Family Petitions, Asylum, and U-Visas. Fluency in Spanish and a valid US bar license are required.

This role emphasizes client communication, deadlines, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting with opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Spanish fluency

J.D. from ABA law school

Bar license in good standing

Immigration experience

Education

J.D. from ABA Accredited Law School

Job description

Immigration Attorney

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.

The candidate must also 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Generous time off policies that include Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Personal Days, and more
• 401(k) plus matching
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year