Senior VAWA & USCIS Immigration Attorney

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

Job summary

CR Wannamaker Law PLLC is seeking a Lead VAWA & USCIS Attorney to provide legal leadership, case-strategy direction, and quality control for humanitarian and USCIS-focused immigration matters. With a reduced individual caseload, you will support attorneys and staff handling VAWA relief and related USCIS applications, resolving complex questions and promoting client-centered representation.

You will mentor junior attorneys, oversee filings for USCIS petitions, advise on sensitive interviews, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar license in good standing in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years immigration law experience including VAWA-based relief.
• 1–2 years people-management or team-leadership experience.
• Substantive USCIS practice and VAWA filing experience.
• Ability to manage legal work while directing and developing others.
• Strong legal writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative work with distributed teams and risk escalation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Direct case strategy and review eligibility and filing approaches 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 issues and coordinate cross-practice referrals when needed.
• Guide staff on USCIS filing requirements, deadlines, and case progression.
• Carry a reduced personal caseload to focus on strategy, mentoring, and escalation.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to attorneys and oversight to paralegals.
• Review work product for accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as escalation point for complex matters and policy changes.
• Monitor caseloads, deadlines, and quality trends; address resource concerns.
• Coordinate with leadership on training and staffing needs.
• Mentor and onboard attorneys and participate in training initiatives.
• Participate in leadership meetings and drive process improvements.

Skills

Legal leadership

Case strategy

Staff mentorship

Legal writing

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active bar license

Job description

CR Wannamaker Law PLLC is seeking a Lead VAWA & USCIS Attorney to provide legal leadership, case-strategy direction, and quality control for humanitarian and USCIS-focused immigration matters. With a reduced individual caseload, you will support attorneys and staff handling VAWA relief and related USCIS applications, resolving complex questions and promoting client-centered representation.

You will mentor junior attorneys, oversee filings for USCIS petitions, advise on sensitive interviews, and