Intake Attorney Immigration

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Job Title:

Intake Attorney (Immigration)

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm based in Orange, CA, is seeking a dedicated Immigration Intake Attorney to serve as the primary point of contact for potential clients pursuing immigration legal services. This role is ideal for an experienced immigration law practitioner with a strong grasp of intake protocols and client strategy assessment. The position involves leadership over the intake team, direct client interactions, and occasional legal work on immigration filings and court preparations.

Duties:

• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients

• Assess client eligibility and recommend legal options

• Supervise intake paralegals and contractors to ensure accuracy of scopes, retainers, and client questionnaires

• Relay vital client information to the Intake Committee for case review

• Oversee new case assignments and workflow within the intake team

• Participate in recruiting and onboarding intake personnel

• Guide clients and intake staff through various immigration pathways, including removal defense and family petitions

• Occasionally review and revise immigration filings prepared by the team

• Occasionally, prepare clients and witnesses for USCIS interviews or court hearings

• Conduct case law research and draft analytical notes or summaries

• Contribute to legal brief preparation for diverse immigration case types

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on immigration law experience

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

• Strong interpersonal communication and client-facing skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team

• Familiarity with removal defense, family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, naturalization, and other USCIS processes

• Comfortable managing sensitive intake conversations and delivering strategic assessments

• Background in legal sales or client conversion is advantageous

• Capable of escalating intake issues and proposing effective resolutions

Education:

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

• Admitted and in good standing with a U.S. state bar (California bar preferred)

Certifications:

• Active bar licensure in any U.S. jurisdiction (California preferred)

Skills:

• Client intake and conversion strategy

• Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)

• Case management systems (experience preferred)

• Immigration legal research and analysis

• Staff supervision and team development

• Document and form review for legal accuracy

Job Location:

Orange, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Complimentary on-site parking

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive and inclusive professional culture

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