Lead Immigration Attorney - VAWA & USCIS Strategy

Wannamaker Crimmigration; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC is seeking a Lead VAWA & USCIS Attorney to provide legal leadership, strategy, and quality control for humanitarian and USCIS-focused immigration matters. You will support attorneys and staff handling VAWA relief, resolve complex questions, and promote client-centered representation.

The role emphasizes a reduced personal caseload to focus on strategy, mentoring, and escalation support, with supervision of paralegals and assistants and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of immigration law experience, including VAWA-based relief.
• 1–2 years of people-management or team-leadership experience.
• Substantive USCIS practice experience including filings and responses.
• Strong legal writing, research, and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct case strategy and review eligibility for VAWA self-petitions and related benefits.
• Oversee preparation and quality review of USCIS petitions and responses.
• Advise on sensitive client interviews and trauma-informed representation.
• Identify admissibility and status issues; coordinate cross-practice referrals.
• Mentor and onboard attorneys; provide escalated guidance on complex matters.
• Monitor deadlines, workload distribution, and quality trends.

Skills

Immigration law

People management

Legal writing

Case strategy

Collaboration

Education

J.D. and bar license

Job description

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC is seeking a Lead VAWA & USCIS Attorney to provide legal leadership, strategy, and quality control for humanitarian and USCIS-focused immigration matters. You will support attorneys and staff handling VAWA relief, resolve complex questions, and promote client-centered representation.

The role emphasizes a reduced personal caseload to focus on strategy, mentoring, and escalation support, with supervision of paralegals and assistants and collaboration across teams.