Immigration Attorney — Lead Ground-Floor Practice

R Christopher White & Associates PC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Law Offices of Roderick C. White is launching an immigration practice in our Kansas City office and seeks an Immigration Attorney who wants to build a department from the ground up.

This is your chance to shape how we serve immigrant clients, set standards, and grow into a leadership role as the department expands. You will work with intake, case management, marketing, and operations teams to define workflows, recruit future talent, and implement best practices—enabling an exceptional client

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri Bar license and good standing.
• Immigration law experience strongly preferred; litigation or related experience considered.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of independence in a new, still-developing practice area.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management.
• Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on immigration options and strategy, including family-based petitions, employment-based visas, naturalization, asylum, and removal/deportation defense.
• Prepare and file petitions, applications, and supporting documentation with USCIS, EOIR, and other relevant agencies.
• Represent clients in immigration court proceedings, hearings, and consular processing matters.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on evolving immigration law and policy.
• Maintain proactive, clear communication with clients throughout the life of their case.
• Help establish intake criteria, case workflows, and best practices for the department as it grows.
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure efficient case progression and an exceptional client experience.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Client communication

Organization and time management

Spanish fluency

Education

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

Job description

The Law Offices of Roderick C. White is launching an immigration practice in our Kansas City office and seeks an Immigration Attorney who wants to build a department from the ground up.

This is your chance to shape how we serve immigrant clients, set standards, and grow into a leadership role as the department expands. You will work with intake, case management, marketing, and operations teams to define workflows, recruit future talent, and implement best practices—enabling an exceptional client