Description:

We are seeking an experienced California-licensed immigration attorney to help expand our California practice. This position represents a unique leadership opportunity for an accomplished attorney who is passionate about immigration law and desires to grow into a Managing Attorney responsible for leading attorneys, developing legal teams, and helping shape the future of our California operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Client Advocacy & Representation

Develop sophisticated legal strategies that achieve favorable outcomes across multiple immigration practice areas.
Represent clients in immigration matters including, but not limited to:

Removal Defense
Family-Based Immigration
Adjustment of Status
Consular Processing
Asylum
Humanitarian Relief
VAWA
T Visas
U Visas
SIJS
Employment-Based Immigration
Waivers
Naturalization & Citizenship
Appeals
Complex Immigration Litigation

Conduct advanced legal consultations involving highly complex immigration matters.
Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR Immigration Courts, ICE, and other government agencies.
Prepare clients for interviews, hearings, litigation, and appellate proceedings.
Develop creative legal strategies utilizing statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and case law.
Serve as senior legal counsel for complex or high-profile matters.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and client advocacy.

Case Strategy & Legal Leadership

Oversee complex legal matters from consultation through final resolution.
Review petitions, motions, briefs, appeals, declarations, and legal memoranda prepared by attorneys and legal support staff.
Conduct advanced legal research involving complex immigration issues.
Develop standardized legal strategies and best practices across the California office.
Monitor legal quality and ensure compliance with Firm standards.
Identify opportunities to improve legal efficiency and client outcomes.
Support quality assurance initiatives throughout the legal department.
Participate in legal policy development and strategic planning.

Leadership & People Development

Mentor Associate Attorneys and newly licensed attorneys.
Provide coaching regarding litigation strategy, client communication, legal writing, and professional development.
Conduct legal case reviews and strategy meetings.
Assist in onboarding newly hired attorneys.
Promote collaboration across legal departments.
Foster a culture of accountability, legal excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Support attorney performance management through coaching and constructive feedback.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and attorney selection.
Prepare for transition into Managing Attorney responsibilities.

Business Growth & Organizational Leadership

Partner with executive leadership to support expansion of the Firm's California operations.
Participate in community outreach and professional networking.
Build relationships with referral partners and community organizations.
Assist in identifying growth opportunities throughout California.
Support legal operations initiatives and organizational planning.
Represent the Firm at legal conferences, bar association events, and community functions.
Contribute to the Firm's long-term strategic vision.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active California Bar License in good standing.
Minimum five (5) years of immigration law experience.
Demonstrated experience across multiple immigration practice areas.
Strong litigation, legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
Commitment to ethical legal practice and client-centered advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seven (7) or more years of immigration law experience.
Previous supervisory or Managing Attorney experience.
Demonstrated success mentoring attorneys.
Experience managing high-volume immigration legal teams.
Experience implementing legal processes and quality assurance initiatives.
Experience supporting office growth or regional expansion.
Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience with Litify or Salesforce-based legal platforms.
Experience leading organizational change initiatives.

Core Competencies:
Executive Leadership: Lead attorneys through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and professional development.

Strategic Legal Analysis: Develop sophisticated legal strategies addressing highly complex immigration matters.

Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and legal quality initiatives.

Attorney Development: Invest in the professional growth of attorneys and legal staff.

Organizational Leadership: Partner with executive leadership to support strategic organizational objectives.

Client Advocacy: Deliver exceptional legal representation while maintaining the Firm's commitment to compassionate client service.

Professional Judgment: Exercise sound legal judgment while serving as a trusted advisor to attorneys, leadership, and clients.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Legal Quality: Maintain 98% or greater accuracy across legal work product.

Client Satisfaction: Maintain client satisfaction scores of 90% or greater.

Attorney Development: Successfully mentor and develop attorneys consistent with departmental leadership objectives.

Legal Team Performance: Support achievement of departmental productivity and quality goals.

Case Outcomes: Maintain favorable legal outcomes consistent with Firm expectations.

Leadership Engagement: Actively participate in leadership initiatives, strategic planning, and attorney development programs.

Operational Excellence: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives supporting legal quality and operational efficiency.

Professional Development: Complete all required CLE requirements while actively participating in advanced leadership development programs.