Intake Attorney Immigration Job San Jose area,California USA,Law/Legal

A reputable law firm in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Immigration Intake Attorney to serve as the first point of legal contact for prospective clients. This role is responsible for overseeing the intake process, providing strategic legal consultations, and managing a team of intake professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law and possess both legal and supervisory experience.

This is a valuable opportunity for an attorney looking to work in a client-focused environment with growth potential.

Location

San Jose, CA

Duties

Conduct initial legal consultations with potential clients and recommend immigration strategies

Supervise intake paralegals and contract preparers to ensure completion and accuracy of questionnaires, scopes, and retainers

Review and assign new business intake files for further evaluation

Communicate key findings to the Intake Committee to support decision-making

Support hiring and training efforts for the legal intake team

Present immigration law concepts clearly to potential clients and intake staff

Provide guidance on family-based petitions, removal defense, humanitarian relief, and naturalization cases

Occasionally review immigration application packets and assist with case preparation or strategy

Conduct legal research and offer analysis on potential immigration benefits

Provide quality control on legal briefs and filings as needed

Requirements

3–5 years of immigration law experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish with full professional proficiency

Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Background in client intake, legal triage, or legal sales is a plus

Ability to manage a high volume of inquiries while maintaining legal accuracy

Demonstrated experience with family-based petitions, EOIR (detained and non-detained), and USCIS applications

Comfortable escalating issues and proposing logical, well-reasoned solutions

Education

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

Certifications

Active membership in a U.S. state bar (California preferred or ability to obtain prompt admission)

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Strong legal analysis and strategic thinking abilities

Proficiency in case management software (preferred)

Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate a legal support team

Comfortable working in a client-facing, high-urgency environment

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, complimentary parking, ongoing career development opportunities within a supportive team environment, and an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

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