Intake Attorney (Immigration)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intake Attorney for their Immigration practice in San Jose, CA. This role serves as the first point of contact for potential clients, requiring experience in Immigration Law and intake processes. The position involves supervising an intake team and collaborating with the Immigration team, offering a valuable opportunity for career advancement.

Duties

• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations.
• Supervise intake paralegals and contract preparers.
• Communicate relevant information to the Intake Committee.
• Review and assign new business intake.
• Assist with recruiting and hiring for the legal intake department.
• Explain immigration concepts and present solutions to clients and staff.
• Inform clients about diverse immigration applications.
• Review immigration applications and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop strategy and prepare clients for court/USCIS testimony.
• Conduct research and provide legal analysis for clients.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• 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.