Employment Based Immigration Attorney (Remote/Hybrid)
About The Position
About the Role Saenz Garcia Law, PLLC is seeking a high-caliber Employment-Based Immigration Attorney to join our team. We are looking for a strategic legal advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to safeguarding client rights through expert representation. We are open to two types of professional arrangements: Independent Contractor: Focus specifically on high-level Employment-Based (EB) and H-2B cases. Full-Time Employee: For those seeking a long-term home with the firm, we are looking for well-rounded practitioners with expertise in multiple areas of law who are willing to practice outside the exclusive scope of employment-based immigration.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active membership in good standing with a State Bar.
- Several years of experience in employment-based immigration law with a focus on complex strategic counsel.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, including family-based, deportation defense, and asylum law (particularly for employee-track candidates).
- Exceptional analytical research skills, persuasive writing, and the ability to manage a diverse, high-volume caseload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, government agencies, and team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team (attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants) in the production and filing of EB and H-2B cases.
- Oversee case management to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and timely filing.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex legal issues and service delivery challenges.
- Provide expert counsel on a wide range of matters, including EB-1A, NIW, O-1, EB-5, and H-2B visas.
- Conduct meticulous client consultations and document strategic follow-up tasks for lead conversion.
- Draft and review high-level legal documents: support letters, motions, briefs, and Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
- Conduct final reviews of all filings before submission to ensure the highest quality of advocacy.
- Master and optimize the firm’s case management software.
- Collaborate with firm leadership to update SOPs and workflows.
- Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of evolving immigration laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
