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The Senior Business Immigration Paralegal  will also be responsible for managing volume while prioritizing, handling more complex cases and identifying potential issues. You will also ...

The purpose of our Senior Business Immigration Paralegal is to work under the close supervision of an Attorney and/or Case Manager, responsible for independently analyzing information and documents ...

This is a senior, execution-focused role for a lawyer who wants to practice law with depth, focus ... Appear in immigration court * Handle occasional non-routine advocacy, including in-person ...

Senior Business Immigration Paralegal

OR · Remote

$50K - $90K/yr

The Senior Business Immigration Paralegal will also be responsible formanaging volume while prioritizing, handling more complexcasesandidentifyingpotential issues. You will also handle client/foreign ...

Senior Business Immigration Paralegal

OR · Remote

$50K - $90K/yr

The Senior Business Immigration Paralegal will also be responsible formanaging volume while prioritizing, handling more complexcasesandidentifyingpotential issues. You will also handle client/foreign ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior immigration in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Senior Immigration professional, you need advanced knowledge of immigration laws and regulations, strong analytical abilities, and relevant educational background or certifications such as a law degree or specific immigration accreditations. Familiarity with case management systems and legal research tools is essential for efficient case handling and compliance. Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities, and cultural sensitivity help build trust with clients and facilitate successful outcomes. These competencies are vital to navigating complex immigration scenarios, ensuring legal accuracy, and delivering high-quality client service.

What is a Senior Immigration job?

A Senior Immigration job involves managing complex immigration cases, providing guidance on visa applications, residency permits, and compliance with immigration laws. Professionals in this role typically oversee junior staff, liaise with government agencies, and ensure that clients or organizations remain compliant with relevant regulations. They may work in law firms, corporations, or government offices, advising on immigration policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of immigration laws, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are critical in this role.

What typical challenges does a Senior Immigration professional face in their daily work?

Senior Immigration professionals often deal with complex, rapidly changing regulations and must ensure that each client's case is handled accurately and in compliance with current laws. Juggling multiple cases, tight deadlines, and communicating with various government agencies can be demanding. However, working in this role provides the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on individuals and families, and frequently involves collaboration with a dedicated team of legal experts, paralegals, and support staff. This dynamic environment makes each day different and offers continuous learning and professional growth.

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Immigration Attorney

The Immigration Force PLLC

Houston, TX

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 hours ago


Job description

We are a growing immigration law firm seeking a Lead Immigration Attorney to handle high-quality legal work across humanitarian, removal defense, and family-based matters.

The goal is simple: You focus on being an excellent lawyer, and we build everything around that.

This is a senior, execution-focused role for a lawyer who wants to practice law with depth, focus, and excellence (including case strategy, advocacy, and client consultations) without being pulled into operational distractions.

In this role, you will:

  • Appear in immigration court
  • Handle occasional non-routine advocacy, including in-person appearances before immigration agencies, if needed
  • Draft motions, briefs, and complex legal filings
  • Develop legal strategy and make case-specific recommendations
  • Manage cases strategically from intake through resolution
  • Conduct legal consultations for prospective and existing clients as needed
  • Work closely with support staff to ensure filings, deadlines, and court requirements are handled accurately and timely
  • Review legal work product for quality and accuracy
  • Collaborate with and support junior legal staff as the team grows

And then, at 5:30 pm, you go home.

Home to your family.

Home to your hobbies.

Home to the rest of your life.

Because you won’t be worrying about payroll, accounts receivable, marketing, hiring, firing, or operational management, that part is already handled. This role is focused on legal execution and case ownership, not firm management or operational leadership.

If you take pride in excellent legal work and you want to grow with a firm that is building intentionally and for the long term, we’d love to hear from you.


Compensation Considerations

Additional compensation opportunities may be available for candidates who:

  • Are fluent in both English and Spanish and can conduct consultations, training sessions, and client communications in Spanish.
  • Demonstrate exceptional legal writing and case-development skills, particularly in asylum, waiver, and removal defense matters.
  • Contribute to firm growth through training, mentorship, thought leadership, business development, or other measurable value beyond case handling.


In addition to base compensation, attorneys are eligible for performance-based bonuses. High-performing attorneys who consistently meet or exceed their key performance indicators may have the opportunity to increase their annual compensation substantially through the firm's bonus program.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly


Responsibilities:

Types of Cases You’ll Work On (in order of volume):

  • Asylum, Humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, Deferred Action, Military PIP), Family Petitions, Consular Processing, and Waivers

Legal Drafting & Advocacy

  • Analyze cases and develop legal strategies to serve clients’ objectives
  • Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
  • Handle cases strategically and proactively through resolution

Court Representation

  • Represent clients in immigration court (remotely or in person, as required) for master and individual hearings (Asylum and COR cases only)
  • Must be willing and able to travel when needed
  • Serve as primary counsel of record in EOIR matters, with the firm maintaining continuity of representation as needed

Legal Development & Strategy

  • Identify legal risks and case vulnerabilities early and develop strategies to address them proactively
  • Monitor immigration law developments, policy changes, and practice advisories
  • Incorporate updates into firm procedures, templates, and case strategies

Collaboration & Case Execution

  • Maintain clear and timely case documentation, notes, and time records consistent with firm procedures
  • Work closely with the Case Manager and the administrative team to ensure cases move efficiently
  • Identify workflow issues and propose process improvements
  • Participate in team meetings to align priorities and production goals
  • Effectively leverage and delegate to support staff to prioritize high-value legal work, including strategy, advocacy, and consultations

Client Communication & Representation

  • Conduct legal consultations and evaluate the viability of potential cases, providing clear recommendations to the intake team
  • Provide clear next steps following consultations to support case conversion and onboarding
  • Engage directly with clients on legal strategy, critical decisions, and case resolution, while support teams manage routine communication and updates
  • Handle high-level inquiries or escalations requiring attorney involvement
  • Maintain professional and ethical client relationships consistent with firm standards
  • Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
  • Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
  • Work closely with and provide leadership to the administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings, and invoicing, as well as finalizing client projects
  • Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
  • Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis

Qualifications:

Required

  • Active U.S. bar license in good standing
  • Minimum of 5 years of immigration law experience
  • Must have spent at least the last 3 consecutive years practicing immigration law as their primary area of practice
  • Demonstrated experience handling asylum, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U Visas, Military Parole in Place), removal defense, and cancellation of removal cases
  • Strong working knowledge of family-based immigration, consular processing, inadmissibility waivers, and related forms of relief
  • Proven ability to independently manage cases from initial legal strategy through final resolution
  • Excellent legal writing skills, including the ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, declarations, and legal memoranda beyond standard templates
  • Strong judgment, accountability, organization, and attention to detail while managing an active caseload
  • Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment, leveraging paralegals and administrative staff while maintaining responsibility for legal strategy and quality control
  • Willingness to appear in Immigration Court (remotely and/or in person) and travel as reasonably required
  • Experience consulting with prospective clients and evaluating complex immigration matters


Other Qualifications

  • Fluency in Spanish preferred, not required
  • Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of paralegals and junior legal staff

About Company

The mission of The Immigration Force PLLC is to give each client the best odds to win their immigration case.

We believe strong legal work and a healthy team culture can coexist. We value professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and meaningful advocacy. Though our team works remotely, we operate collaboratively and support one another in building a practice designed for long-term growth and impact.