Senior Immigration Attorney (EOIR & USCIS)

Barringer Law Firm; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Barringer Law Firm in Denver seeks a Senior Immigration Attorney with substantial experience in USCIS and EOIR matters. This leadership role requires 10+ years of immigration law experience, with 15+ years preferred, and involves mentoring associates and managing complex cases from intake to resolution.

The position is in-office, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with a salary range of $150,000–$190,000+ DOE and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 10 years of immigration law experience.
• Significant experience handling USCIS and EOIR matters.
• Demonstrated courtroom and litigation experience in Immigration Court.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, and case strategy skills.
• Experience supervising or training attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle a sophisticated caseload involving affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Represent clients before USCIS, Immigration Court (EOIR), and related agencies.
• Litigate removal defense cases, including master calendar hearings, bond hearings, merits hearings, and appeals as appropriate.
• Conduct consultations with prospective clients and provide strategic assessments of immigration options.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on legal strategy and case management.
• Mentor and support associate attorneys on litigation, legal analysis, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Review legal filings, motions, briefs, applications, and supporting evidence.
• Serve as a senior-level resource for complex legal and procedural issues.

Skills

Litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Mentoring

Case strategy

Client consultations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Immigration Attorney (EOIR & USCIS)

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000+ DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with contribution, work-life balance paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and career advancement opportunities

Our established and growing mid-sized Denver immigration law firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney with substantial experience in both USCIS and EOIR matters. This is a leadership-level position for a seasoned immigration practitioner who is trial-ready, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to help shape the next generation of immigration attorneys.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 10+ years of immigration law experience, with 15+ years strongly preferred, who is comfortable managing complex immigration cases from intake through resolution and serving as a mentor and resource to associates and legal staff.

What You'll Do

• Handle a sophisticated caseload involving both affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Represent clients before USCIS, Immigration Court (EOIR), and related agencies.
• Litigate removal defense cases, including master calendar hearings, bond hearings, merits hearings, and appeals as appropriate.
• Conduct consultations with prospective clients and provide strategic assessments of immigration options.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on legal strategy and case management.
• Mentor and support associate attorneys on litigation, legal analysis, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Review legal filings, motions, briefs, applications, and supporting evidence.
• Serve as a senior-level resource for complex legal and procedural issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 10 years of immigration law experience.
• Significant experience handling both USCIS and EOIR matters.
• Demonstrated courtroom and litigation experience in Immigration Court.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, and case strategy skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys.

Preferred:

• 15+ years of immigration law experience.
• Extensive removal defense and trial experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a law firm environment.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Competitive salary: $150,000 - $190,000+, commensurate with experience.
• Leadership role within a growing and respected immigration practice.
• Opportunity to mentor attorneys and influence firm strategy.
• Collaborative and professional workplace culture.
• In-office position
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Regular court appearances and hearing attendance required.