Immigration Attorney (VA Barred)

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

Parental Leave

HSA/FSA

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sanabria & Associates, PLLC, a fast-growing law firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, seeks an immigration attorney for our Virginia location. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, team member, manager, and self-starter who can handle a fast-paced, high-volume practice.

The role requires managing day-to-day client interactions, supervising paralegals, meeting deadlines, and developing case strategies. Fluency in Spanish and an active VA bar license are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations with prospective clients and evaluate eligibility for immigration relief.
• Develop and implement case strategies tailored to each client's immigration goals and circumstances.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while supervising paralegals and staff.
• Draft, review, and revise immigration applications, petitions, motions, and briefs.
• Perform comprehensive legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy.
• Monitor developments in immigration law, regulations, and precedents.
• Represent clients in interviews, hearings, and immigration court proceedings.
• Cultivate client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Participate in one Saturday consultation session per month.
• Develop expertise in Family-Based Immigration, SIJS, Asylum, U Visas, Waivers, and related relief.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active VA Bar license

Job description

Full-time

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 our Virginia location.

We are seeking highly motivated and qualified attorneys for various offices. Immigration experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated lawyers with experience in other legal areas such as Family Law. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, team member, manager, and self-starter. The candidate must 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 team of paralegals, meet deadlines, and be available to their clients and the firm's partners as needed. Organizational skills and project management are also essential to the success of the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct consultations with prospective clients and evaluate eligibility for immigration relief and benefits
• Develop and implement case strategies tailored to each client's immigration goals and circumstances
• Manage a high-volume caseload while overseeing paralegals, support staff, case workflows, and critical deadlines
• Draft, review, and revise immigration applications, petitions, motions, briefs, memoranda, and supporting legal documents
• Perform comprehensive legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy for immigration courts and government agencies
• Monitor developments in immigration law, regulations, agency guidance, and relevant case precedents
• Represent clients in interviews, hearings, individual merits hearings, and other immigration court proceedings
• Cultivate client relationships and support community outreach, networking, and business development initiatives
• Participate in one Saturday consultation session per month, with opportunities to earn bonuses based on client retention and signed engagements
• Develop subject matter expertise in Family-Based Immigration, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Asylum, U Visas, Waivers, Removal Defense, and other humanitarian forms of relief

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School (required)
• Active Bar License in Good Standing from VA
• Authorized to work in the US
• Fluency 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

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

Salary Description

$85,000 - $100,000