Intake Attorney (Immigration)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intake Attorney for its Immigration practice in San Jose, CA. This role involves serving as the first point of contact for potential clients, overseeing an intake team, and collaborating with the Immigration team. The position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience and advance one's career in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy.
• Supervise intake paralegals and contract preparers to ensure accuracy in scopes/retainers and intake questionnaires.
• Communicate relevant information to the Intake Committee for new client review.
• Review and assign new business intake.
• Assist with recruiting and hiring efforts for the legal intake department.
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to potential clients and intake staff.
• Inform potential clients of diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Occasionally review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Conduct research and provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with full proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills preferred.
• Sales experience or background is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, removal defense, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.
• Ability to escalate issues and present logical solutions to management.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in the fields of immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.