Lead Employment Immigration Attorney

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Job Title: Lead Employment Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A boutique law firm based in Dallas, TX, with a focus on immigration services, is seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to lead its employment-based immigration practice. This role is ideal for a licensed legal professional with a passion for serving clients navigating complex U.S. immigration systems. The role offers leadership responsibility and a clear opportunity to impact a growing department across multiple office locations.

Duties:

• Serve as the primary attorney for employment-based immigration matters, including both immigrant and nonimmigrant filings

• Oversee the drafting and filing of petitions under visa categories such as H-1B, L-1, TN, O, E1/2, F, and B

• Supervise the preparation and submission of PERM, I-140 petitions, and employment-based green cards

• Draft legal briefs, response letters to RFEs and audits, motions to reopen, and appeal documentation

• Collaborate with support staff, providing feedback on quality, legal strategy, and client communication

• Participate in consultations, track lead conversions, and conduct follow-ups to improve service outcomes

• Occasionally attend USCIS field office interviews with clients

• Mentor and train staff in both Dallas and Houston offices, ensuring legal compliance and procedural accuracy

• Stay current on immigration law updates and procedural developments

• Contribute to departmental growth strategies and cross-office expansion efforts

Requirements:

• Active U.S. Bar license (state of admission not restricted)

• Prior experience handling employment-based immigration cases

• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration experience

• Exceptional communication and legal writing skills

• Ability to deliver client-centered services with empathy and attention to detail

• Willingness to travel occasionally between office locations

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active and valid license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Proficiency in employment-based immigration law (e.g., H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140, etc.)

• Strong organizational and legal drafting abilities

• Effective mentorship and training capabilities

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred; other language proficiencies welcomed

• Client consultation and intake management experience

• Familiarity with fixed-fee legal service models

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX (hybrid schedule available)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Life insurance coverage

• Annual CLE stipend and bar license fee reimbursement

• Monthly firmwide training and development programs

• Collaborative work environment with a commitment to work-life balance

• No billable hour quotas; fixed-fee case structure

• Opportunity to grow within a purpose-driven legal practice focused exclusively on immigration law

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306