Intake Attorney; Immigration

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. At The United Firm we are passionate about protecting our clients' rights and have a history of success built on lasting relationships. We are looking for an Intake Attorney within our Immigration practice to serve as the first point of contact for viable clients, overseeing an intake team and carrying out supervisory responsibilities.

• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy
• Supervise intake paralegals and contract preparers to confirm all scopes/retainers are accurate and that intake questionnaires are complete and accurate
• Communicate to the Intake Committee all relevant, valuable information needed for the new client review process
• Review and assign new business intake
• Assist with recruiting and hiring efforts for the legal intake department
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to potential clients and intake staff
• Inform potential clients of diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family‑based immigration petitions
• Occasionally review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments
• Occasionally develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Conduct research and provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits
• Knowledge in preparation and submission of legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

85k‑110k Per Year (Depending on Experience)

• At least 3‑5 years of Immigration Law Experience
• Are bilingual (English/Spanish) with full proficiency
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Supervisory skills preferred
• Sales experience or background is a plus
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
• Experience with Family‑Based Petitions, Humanitarian, removal defense (detained & non‑detained), Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred
• Strong ability to escalat issues as appropriate and present them along with logical solutions to departmental management or partners.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous compensation package including a 401(k) plan, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.