Senior Immigration Attorney

Immigration AttorneySanabria & Associates, PLLC is a fast-growing and highly respected law firm with offices throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. We are currently seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our team in one of our Maryland or Florida offices.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law and experience managing a diverse caseload in a fast-paced legal environment. We are looking for a motivated professional who is an excellent communicator, collaborative team member, effective leader, and self-starter. Candidates must possess strong business acumen, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, growth-oriented practice.The selected attorney will be responsible for handling a substantial immigration caseload, maintaining day-to-day client relationships, managing and mentoring a team of paralegals, meeting critical deadlines, and serving as a trusted resource for clients and firm leadership. The ability to manage multiple priorities, oversee complex matters, and deliver exceptional client service is essential.This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished immigration attorney seeking professional growth with a dynamic and expanding law firm committed to serving immigrant communities with excellence and compassion.ResponsibilitiesConduct consultations with prospective clients and evaluate immigration relief optionsDevelop and oversee legal strategies for complex immigration cases from intake through resolutionManage a high-volume caseload, ensuring compliance with all court, agency, and filing deadlinesSupervise, mentor, and train paralegals and legal support staff to ensure quality case preparation and client serviceReview, prepare, and approve applications, petitions, motions, briefs, waivers, and other immigration filingsRepresent clients before Immigration Courts, USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and other government agencies as requiredConduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, appeals, and legal memorandaStay current on changes in immigration laws, regulations, policies, and relevant case lawMaintain regular communication with clients regarding case strategy, progress, and expectationsCollaborate with firm leadership to improve case management processes and overall client outcomesParticipate in business development activities, community outreach, and marketing initiatives to expand the firm's immigration practiceWork one Saturday per month, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses tied to client retention and new client engagementHandle master calendar hearings, individual hearings, asylum interviews, adjustment interviews, and other immigration proceedingsProvide strategic guidance and oversight for cases involving family-based petitions, asylum, removal defense, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visas, VAWA petitions, waivers, adjustment of status, consular processing, cancellation of removal, and other forms of immigration reliefServe as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on complex immigration matters while maintaining the highest standards of legal representation and client advocacyQualificationsJ.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School (required)Active Bar License in Good Standing from any US State or PR (required)Authorized to work in the USFluent in Spanish (required)Immigration experience (5 years or more)BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceGenerous time off policies that include Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Personal Days, and morePerformance bonus opportunities401(k) plus matchingPet InsuranceLife InsurancePay Range: $95,000 - $110,000 per year