Defensive, Senior Attorney

Murray Osorio PLLC• Fairfax, VA, US, VA

2d•$108,000 - $134,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Murray Osorio PLLC is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to independently manage a substantial and complex caseload, provide sophisticated legal representation and strategic advice to clients, and serve as a senior legal resource to attorneys and legal staff. Depending on the attorney’s practice area, matters may include affirmative immigration, removal defense, federal litigation and appeals, business immigration, or other immigration work aligned with the firm’s needs and the attorney’s experience. The Senior Attorney handles complex matters from strategy through resolution, exercising advanced knowledge of immigration law and independent legal judgment. Alongside managing their own caseload, the attorney mentors and develops legal staff, reviews legal work, supports Partners on complex matters, contributes to department strategy and process improvements, and helps maintain high standards of legal quality and client service. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Newark or Haddonfield, New Jersey. The attorney may determine their in-office schedule beginning on their first day, provided they remain available during regular business hours and manage their schedule responsibly. The position reports to a Senior Partner.

Requirements

Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Significant experience practicing immigration law.
Demonstrated experience independently managing a substantial and complex immigration caseload.
Ability to handle sophisticated legal matters with limited supervision.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise sound and independent legal judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback professionally.
Proficiency with legal research platforms and case-management technology.
Commitment to exceptional client service, high professional standards, ethical legal practice, and professional responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling complex immigration matters in one or more areas, including affirmative immigration, removal defense, federal litigation, appellate matters, or business immigration.
Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys, paralegals, or other legal staff.
Experience handling complex, high-profile, or high-stakes matters.
Experience with federal litigation, appellate practice, or administrative litigation.
Experience developing legal strategies and providing substantive guidance to other attorneys.
Experience presenting at conferences, trainings, CLEs, webinars, or professional events.
Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages.
Active involvement in professional legal organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Experience participating in firm committees, leadership initiatives, or practice-area development.
Experience contributing to legal publications, presentations, or other thought-leadership activities.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a substantial, complex caseload and meet case progression, quality, and productivity expectations.
Develop and implement sophisticated legal strategies based on case facts, applicable law, procedural posture, and client objectives.
Conduct advanced legal research and analysis of statutory, regulatory, administrative, and case law issues.
Prepare, review, and finalize legal briefs, applications, petitions, motions, appeals, correspondence, and other documents.
Review complex matters and filings for legal sufficiency, accuracy, consistency, and strategic considerations.
Ensure compliance with immigration laws, regulations, court requirements, agency procedures, and professional obligations.
Monitor case progression, deadlines, and deliverables, and identify and address legal, procedural, and operational risks.
Handle escalated, urgent, sensitive, and high-priority client matters; assist Partners with complex cases, litigation, and appeals.
Provide timely, strategic legal advice; explain legal concepts, risks, options, and case developments clearly; and manage client expectations.
Participate in consultations, case evaluations, strategic planning meetings, and other client-facing activities.
Mentor junior and mid-level attorneys and legal staff in research, writing, case strategy, litigation, case management, and client communication.
Review legal work and provide timely, constructive, actionable feedback; support onboarding, training, continuing legal education, and professional development.
Promote consistent legal standards, best practices, and case-management procedures; contribute to legal templates, practice resources, and internal guidance.
Work with Partners and department leadership on legal strategy, priorities, training needs, quality control, and process improvement.
Collaborate across practice areas and participate in committees, working groups, recruiting, onboarding, and firm strategic initiatives.
Participate in business development, presentations, webinars, trainings, conferences, community programs, and professional engagements.
Represent the firm professionally and help strengthen relationships with clients, colleagues, referral sources, and professional organizations.
Stay current on immigration law, federal litigation, agency policies, regulations, and relevant case law; share significant developments and resources with colleagues.
Contribute to firm publications, presentations, thought leadership, and legal education initiatives when appropriate.