BIA Appeals Lead Attorney & Strategy Director

Wannamaker Crimmigration; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC in Texas is seeking a Lead BIA & Post-Filing Attorney to provide legal leadership, appellate strategy direction, and quality control for BIA and post-filing immigration matters. With a reduced caseload, you will supervise legal work, advise on complex issues, and ensure timely, well-supported filings and coordinated case follow-through.

The role requires J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission, plus 3–5 years of immigration experience and 1–2 years of

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar license.
• 3-5 years immigration law experience.
• 1-2 years people-management or team-leadership experience.
• Substantive experience with immigration appeals, BIA procedures, and post-decision or post-filing practice.
• Strong legal writing, research, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy for BIA appeals and post-decision matters.
• Oversee drafting and quality review of notices of appeal, briefs, motions, supporting records.
• Assess filing deadlines, schedules, jurisdictional requirements, and procedural posture.
• Advise on motions to reopen or reconsider and related actions.
• Coordinate with removal-defense attorneys to align strategy across case stages.
• Carry a reduced personal caseload to preserve capacity for strategy and mentoring.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Review work product and filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Serve as escalation point for complex matters and legal risk.
• Monitor case aging and workload; identify resource needs.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing and training.
• Mentor and onboard attorneys; support department training.
• Participate in leadership meetings and drive process improvements.

Skills

Immigration law

People management

Legal writing

Strategic leadership

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC in Texas is seeking a Lead BIA & Post-Filing Attorney to provide legal leadership, appellate strategy direction, and quality control for BIA and post-filing immigration matters. With a reduced caseload, you will supervise legal work, advise on complex issues, and ensure timely, well-supported filings and coordinated case follow-through.

The role requires J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission, plus 3–5 years of immigration experience and 1–2 years of