Immigration Attorney (VA Barred)

Sanabria & Associates; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

HSA/FSA/HRA available

Generous time-off policies

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Firm-Paid Bar Dues & CLE

Job summary

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, seeks an Immigration Attorney to join our fast-growing team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will handle high-volume caseloads, manage a large team of paralegals, and liaise with clients and partners to meet deadlines.

Requirements include a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, active US bar license, immigration experience, and fluency in Spanish. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

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 (required).
• Fluent in Spanish (required).
• Immigration experience (1 year or more) (required).

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential new clients.
• Coordinate case strategy.
• Manage multiple cases, paralegals, projects, and deadlines.
• Prepare and revise court documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and judicial case law.
• Market the law firm's services.
• Work one Saturday a month with 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

Spanish (Fluent)

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