Intake Attorney Immigration

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Job Overview:

A distinguished immigration law firm in San Jose, California is seeking a highly organized and experienced Intake Attorney to lead and support its legal intake team. This key role serves as the first point of legal contact for prospective clients and plays a critical role in identifying viable immigration cases, overseeing intake operations, and collaborating with legal staff to ensure seamless transitions from consultation to representation. The ideal candidate will bring a background in immigration law, strong client communication skills, and leadership capabilities to guide intake staff and support firm growth.

Location:

• San Jose, California

Duties:

• Conduct immigration consultations with prospective clients and determine appropriate legal strategy

• Supervise intake paralegals and contract preparers, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of scopes, retainers, and questionnaires

• Communicate case insights to the Intake Committee to support new client evaluation

• Review and assign new intakes to appropriate legal teams

• Support hiring and training efforts for the Intake Department

• Explain immigration options and strategies to clients and intake staff

• Occasionally assist with client preparation for USCIS hearings or court appearances

• Provide legal review and feedback on select immigration applications and legal briefs

• Conduct legal research and strategic assessments of potential client matters

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to departmental process improvements

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience practicing immigration law

• Proven ability to evaluate legal merit of immigration cases

• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role (preferred)

• Background in client service or legal sales is a plus

• Skilled in high-volume case evaluation and workflow management

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with a U.S. state bar

• Admission to the California Bar (preferred but not required)

Skills:

• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)

• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

• Ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and persuasive manner

• Familiarity with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, removal defense (detained and non-detained), and naturalization cases

• Proficiency in legal case management software (preferred)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to escalate and communicate legal and operational issues effectively

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Complimentary parking

• Career development opportunities within a collaborative legal team

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306