SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC · 1 month ago
Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSaenz-Garcia PLLC is a rapidly growing firm specializing in federal immigration litigation and dedicated to securing just outcomes for clients in complex immigration cases. They are seeking a Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney to manage federal immigration cases, draft legal documents, and provide strategic analysis to support administrative attorneys.
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
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
Preferred
Experience challenging agency actions that are arbitrary or unreasonably delayed
Compelling action by federal agencies for non-discretionary duties owed to clients
Filing petitions to challenge unlawful detention in federal court
Litigating constitutional violations by federal officers
Pursuing damages for wrongful actions committed by federal employees in an immigration context
Benefits
Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
Dental
Vision
401K with 4% match
Group Life Insurance
Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
Vol STD
Group LTD
Flex Spending Accounts
Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
3 weeks accrued PTO
$75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees
Company
SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC
We provide tailored, compassionate, and professional immigration legal services to individuals and families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase