Supervising Immigration Court Attorney

A law firm in Ontario, CA, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervising Immigration Court Attorney to lead the establishment and growth of a court program serving a nationwide client base, particularly Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants. As a key stakeholder, the candidate will be responsible for managing a team of attorneys and legal support staff, overseeing immigration court proceedings, and staying informed about legal developments.

Duties:

• Establish and lead a growing court program to serve a nationwide client base.
• Act as a key stakeholder in establishing a high-volume, nationwide court practice.
• Manage a team of attorneys and legal support staff to execute the practice plan.
• Collaborate with operationally focused attorneys and staff to create procedures, processes, and best practices for the immigration court team.
• Supervise and manage the immigration court team, including attorneys and paralegals.
• Set goals and effectively manage team workloads.
• Oversee the development of templates for legal briefs and drafts as a foundation for immigration court filings.
• Train and supervise team members to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices.
• Collect and report team data, progress, and needs to the legal team leadership.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and draft/edit legal documents.
• Develop and maintain a network of contract attorneys for nationwide coverage.
• Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law changes.
• Some travel may be required to various offices for team training and supervision.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• An active member in good standing of a State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in immigration court and removal proceedings, including filing with EOIR.
• 2+ years of managerial experience.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience managing and motivating a team of attorneys and legal support staff in a positive and collaborative team environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with a State Bar.

Skills:

• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Legal research and drafting proficiency.
• Knowledge of immigration court procedures and best practices.
• Flexibility for occasional travel.