Role Overview
Distro is hiring a Senior Immigration Attorney. This is a contract role in Vienna, Virginia. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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
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Where is the Senior Immigration Attorney position at Distro located?
This position is based in Vienna, Virginia. Distro has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Immigration Attorney at Distro earn?
Distro has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Immigration Attorney role at Distro posted?
This role was posted on June 25, 2026 (17 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Immigration Attorney role at Distro require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Distro lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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