Senior Attorney -EOIR & USCIS

Saenz-Garcia Law; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401K with 4% match

Group Life Insurance

Vol Life Insurance up to 500K

Vol STD

Group LTD

Flex Spending Accounts

Telemedicine

Mental Health assistance

3 weeks accrued PTO

Wellness reimbursement

CLE/Bar dues reimbursement

Job summary

Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC is seeking a deport/removal Senior Attorney to lead complex immigration cases and mentor junior attorneys in a full-time role in Texas. The attorney will direct strategy for high-stakes matters, including advanced litigation and BIA matters, while upholding ethical standards and professional responsibility.

The position requires a JD from an accredited school, an active license, and extensive experience in deportation defense, appellate work, and EOIR/USCIS proceedings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license in good standing.
• Extensive U.S. immigration law experience focusing on deportation/removal and complex litigation.
• Experience with BIA appeals, I-601/I-212 waivers, and court appearances before EOIR/USCIS.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead deportation/removal defense and advanced immigration litigation cases.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Develop strategies for criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
• Act as lead attorney and final decision-maker in critical court appearances.
• Mentor Associate Attorneys and Paralegals; promote best practices.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on firm-wide litigation strategy.

Skills

Immigration law

Deportation defense

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Strategic leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC, is a dedicated legal practice specializing in immigration law. We are committed to providing comprehensive legal services to clients facing immigration challenges. Our team is passionate about advocating for justice and ensuring that our clients' rights are protected.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced deport/removal Senior Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in a full-time capacity.

The Senior Attorney is a subject matter expert responsible for leading the firm’s most complex and high-stakes immigration cases, including advanced litigation and appeals. This role also serves as a strategic and mentorship resource for Associate Attorneys, ensuring strong case strategy, legal quality, and consistency across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex deportation/removal defense and advanced immigration litigation cases.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in high-stakes matters.
• Develop and execute legal strategies for cases involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
• Act as lead attorney and final decision-maker in critical court and agency appearances.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide advanced guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on firm-wide litigation strategy and best practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• Extensive experience in U.S. immigration law, with a strong emphasis on deportation/removal defense and complex litigation.
• Demonstrated experience with BIA appeals, complex waivers (I-601 / I-212), and cases involving criminal or fraud-related issues.
• Strong experience appearing before EOIR and USCIS.
• Advanced legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a highly complex caseload and provide strategic legal leadership.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional responsibility.

We Offer

• Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with 4% match
• Group Life Insurance
• Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
• Vol STD
• Group LTD
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
• Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
• 3 weeks accrued PTO
• $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
• Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees