Associate Attorney

SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC

Associate Attorney providing legal representation in immigration matters for Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC. Managing cases and collaborating with Senior Attorney on complex immigration issues.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct legal representation and advocacy for clients before USCIS and EOIR.
Manage a caseload of affirmative and defensive immigration matters, ranging from routine to complex cases.
Develop and implement legal strategies tailored to each client’s immigration situation.
Prepare, draft, and file immigration petitions, applications, and motions, including but not limited to asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, and adjustment of status.
Appear as lead counsel at court and agency proceedings, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, bond hearings, and USCIS interviews, with increasing independence.
Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
Conduct legal research to support case strategy and litigation decisions.
Stay current on changes in immigration law, USCIS policies, EOIR procedures, and relevant case law.
Collaborate closely with Senior and Managing Attorneys on complex or high-stakes matters.
Mentor and guide paralegals and legal assistants on case preparation and procedural requirements (required for Associate Attorney II).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
Demonstrated interest or experience in immigration law, including USCIS and/or EOIR proceedings.
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
Spanish fluency preferred (oral and written), but not required.
Prior experience mentoring support staff is a plus (required for Associate Attorney II).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
Vol STD
Group LTD
Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
$75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal representationimmigration lawlegal researchdrafting legal documentscase managementadvocacyasylum petitionscancellation of removalwaiversadjustment of status

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailoral advocacywriting skillscollaborationindependencementoringtime managementability to meet deadlinesinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active license to practice law