Supervising Immigration Court Attorney

A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Supervising Immigration Court Attorney to play a crucial role in establishing and leading a growing court program. The successful candidate will be a key stakeholder in developing a high-volume, nationwide court practice, responsible for managing a team of attorneys and legal support staff. The primary focus will be on serving a nationwide client base, predominantly consisting of Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants.

Duties:

• Help establish and lead a nationwide court program to better serve primarily Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants.
• Work with operationally focused attorneys and staff to create procedures, processes, and best practices for the immigration court team.
• Manage and supervise the immigration court team, including attorneys and paralegals.
• Set goals and manage team workloads to ensure efficient and effective case handling.
• Oversee the development of templates for legal briefs and drafts to serve as foundations for immigration court filings.
• Train and supervise the team to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices.
• Collect and report team data, progress, and needs to legal team leadership.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and draft/edit legal documents.
• Develop and maintain a network of contract attorneys to provide coverage nationwide.
• Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law changes relevant to immigration court proceedings.
• Some travel may be required to various offices for team training and supervision.

Requirements:

• 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 with filing experience with EOIR.
• 2+ years of experience in managing others.
• 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:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of immigration law and court procedures.