Description:

Description:
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.

Leadership & Case Management

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.

Legal Expertise & Client Relations

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.

Operational Excellence

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.

Requirements:
Qualifications:

Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active membership in good standing with a State Bar.
Experience: Several years of experience in employment-based immigration law with a focus on complex strategic counsel.
Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, including family-based, deportation defense, and asylum law (particularly for employee-track candidates).
Skills: Exceptional analytical research skills, persuasive writing, and the ability to manage a diverse, high-volume caseload.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, government agencies, and team members.