Senior Immigration Attorney

DistroVerified source: this listing comes from the employer's official hiring system or a verified company · Vienna, United States · Onsite · $110,000 - $130,000/year
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Posted Jun 25, 2026 · Apply by Nov 3
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Position Overview

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Employment: Full time
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Remote: No
Deadline: Nov 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview: A high-volume, fast-paced immigration law firm seeks a skilled Senior Immigration Attorney. This role may be full-time or contract-based depending on candidate availability and qualifications. The ideal candidate has strong immigration litigation experience, especially preparing and litigating Motions to Reopen before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and file Motions to Reopen. • Prepare and file family-based and employment-based petitions and applications. • Handle deportation and removal defense cases. • Manage BIA appeals, motions to reopen/reconsider, asylum cases, waivers, immigrant/non-immigrant visas, adjustment of status, and naturalization/citizenship matters. • Represent clients before Immigration Courts, USCIS, ICE, and CBP. • Conduct legal research and draft high-quality legal briefs and filings. • Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice law (Bar admission required). • Minimum of 5 years of immigration law experience, with strong emphasis on litigation and Motions to Reopen. • Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to independently review and edit legal work. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with immigration law software and case management systems. • Bilingual skills are a plus but not required. Job Details: • Job Title: Senior Immigration Attorney • Location: Vienna, Virginia • Position Type: Full-time • Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually   #HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Education Requirements

Professional degree

Experience Requirements

5 to 7 years

Required Skills

Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Bar Admission, Case Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

Legal

Application Deadline

November 3, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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