Lead Attorney - Family and Humanitarian Immigration

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lead Attorney - Family and Humanitarian Immigration to join their team in Glendale, Arizona (Remote). This role involves serving as a senior attorney and first-line legal supervisor within family-based and humanitarian practice areas, ensuring legal excellence and consistency across the board.

Duties

• Maintain a significant caseload focused on 601a waivers, consular processing, adjustment of status, T visas, VAWA, RFEs, and complex follow-up filings.
• Independently manage cases from strategy through filing, including issue spotting, evidence development, legal writing, and client communication.
• Serve as the first supervisory layer for attorneys handling similar case types.
• Review legal work at designated points and coach attorneys on case theory, evidence strategy, and writing quality.
• Act as the first escalation point for complex or higher-risk issues.
• Ensure legal work is consistent in strategy and presentation, aligned with firm legal standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide feedback on attorney performance and training needs.

Requirements

• Active U.S. law license in good standing.
• Strong experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration, including 601a waivers, consular processing, adjustment of status, T visas, VAWA, RFEs.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial caseload independently.
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising other attorneys.
• Strong legal writing, issue-spotting, and judgment skills.
• Comfort giving feedback and enforcing standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active U.S. law license.

Skills

• Legal excellence in family-based and humanitarian immigration law.
• Mentorship-oriented with a focus on developing other attorneys' skills.
• Quality-driven with high standards.
• Clear communicator with constructive feedback skills.
• Collaborative leader within established systems.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306