Senior Immigration Attorney

Position Overview: A high-volume, fast-paced immigration law firm seeks a skilled Senior Immigration Attorney. This role may be full-time or contract-based depending on candidate availability and qualifications. The ideal candidate has strong immigration litigation experience, especially preparing and litigating Motions to Reopen before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file Motions to Reopen.

• Prepare and file family-based and employment-based petitions and applications.

• Handle deportation and removal defense cases.

• Manage BIA appeals, motions to reopen/reconsider, asylum cases, waivers, immigrant/non-immigrant visas, adjustment of status, and naturalization/citizenship matters.

• Represent clients before Immigration Courts, USCIS, ICE, and CBP.

• Conduct legal research and draft high-quality legal briefs and filings.

• Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law (Bar admission required).

• Minimum of 5 years of immigration law experience, with strong emphasis on litigation and Motions to Reopen.

• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently review and edit legal work.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with immigration law software and case management systems.

• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Senior Immigration Attorney

• Location: Vienna, Virginia

• Position Type: Full-time

• Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually

 

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