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SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC · 3 days ago

Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney (in-Office)

Dallas,TX,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Saenz-Garcia PLLC is a rapidly growing firm specializing in federal immigration litigation dedicated to securing just outcomes for clients in complex immigration cases. They are seeking a Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney to handle federal immigration cases from start to finish, providing strategic analysis and legal support to enhance their administrative-level strategies.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Manage federal court cases involving complex immigration issues, including but not limited to: Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges for unreasonable delays or wrongful denials

Mandamus actions compelling federal agencies to perform owed duties within reasonable timeframes

Habeas Corpus petitions challenging unlawful detentions by federal authorities

Bivens actions and FTCA claims for constitutional or tortious violations by federal officers

Circuit Petitions for Review

Denaturalization defense

Denied Passport and Citizenship claims

Naturalization de novo reviews in District Court

Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA)

§ 1983 suits, handled on a case-by-case basis

Provide expert legal analysis and support through internal memos and research-based briefs on immigration issues affecting administrative cases. This includes analysis of custody issues, crimmigration cases, deportation-related legal challenges, and federal tort claims

Draft detailed opinion memos on challenging legal questions, providing guidance to attorneys working on cases before agencies like EOIR, USCIS, and DHS. Develop and recommend strategies to support cases that may eventually lead to federal litigation

Draft, research, and prepare high-quality briefs and memoranda for federal litigation and provide additional guidance to administrative attorneys to enhance the firm’s case preparation and success rate

Qualification

Federal litigation experienceLegal research skillsDrafting legal briefsOpinion memos expertiseAdministrative Procedure ActHabeas CorpusMandamus ActBivens ActionsFederal Tort Claims ActOral advocacy skillsHigh ethical standardsCompassion for clientsCollaboration skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. state

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in federal immigration litigation

Demonstrated expertise in drafting comprehensive legal briefs, opinion memos, and research-based internal memoranda for federal litigation support

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, particularly in federal court settings

Strong ability to collaborate with administrative-level attorneys and provide legal support that enhances case outcomes

High ethical standards, compassion for clients, and dedication to advancing immigrant rights

The successful candidate must be experienced in at least three of the following areas: Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Mandamus Act, Habeas Corpus, Bivens Actions, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)