Intake Attorney

Mdlfirm; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Uncapped PTO

Retirement plan

Bar fees reimbursement

Job summary

Moaddel Law Firm seeks an experienced Intake Attorney to lead the intake function for immigration matters. You will evaluate case viability, guide clients through complex processes, and coordinate with Business Development, Legal, and Support teams to meet firm standards while supporting revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, hold a JD with an active bar license, and bring 3–5 years of immigration law experience including litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing.
• 3 to 5 years of Immigration Law experience, including litigation.
• Experience with Family Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR removal defense, Citizenship, and USCIS applications.
• Proficiency with CRM, case management software (CLIO), and virtual communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Business Development team’s legal strategy and ensure intake information follows firm protocols.
• Conduct strategic legal consultations and case evaluations in person, via virtual platforms or phone.
• Advise on immigration options including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review consultations, intake forms, and documents to assess case viability.
• Develop case strategy and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS interviews.
• Draft, review, and submit legal briefs on immigration matters.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal analysis

Client focus

Revenue growth

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

CRM systems

CLIO

Job description

Description

Who We Are

At Moaddel Law Firm, we are committed to providing compassionate, strategic, and aggressive legal advocacy for immigrant families. With decades of experience serving Latino communities throughout California, we understand that every immigration case represents a family’s future, not just a legal matter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Intake Attorney to serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients within our Immigration practice. This role is critical in evaluating case viability, guiding individuals through complex immigration matters, and ensuring high-quality, compliant intake processes. You will oversee legal strategy within the intake function and work closely with Business Development, Legal, and Support teams to uphold the firm’s standards while driving revenue performance. As an intake attorney you will not have a case load.

Work Setup

• Hybrid or Remote role (PST) firm HQ is LA.
• Full time, Exempt.
• 40 hours per week.
• Weekdays schedule with flexibility for weekends.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the Business Development team’s legal strategy to ensure intake information and retainer agreements follow firm protocols.
• Conduct strategic legal consultations and case evaluations in person, via virtual platforms or phone.
• Advise on immigration options including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review consultations, intake forms, and supporting documents to assess case viability.
• Assess eligibility and recommend appropriate legal pathways.
• Communicate case details and recommendations to Case Consultants.
• Explain complex immigration concepts and viable legal strategies clearly.
• Review immigration filings and application packets for accuracy and legal sufficiency.
• Develop case strategy and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS interviews.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to identify benefits, relief options, and risks.
• Draft, review, and submit legal briefs on immigration matters.
• Partner with the training team to enhance legal and provide subject matter training content.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve processes, client experience, and operational efficiency

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing.
• Must be Bilingual English and Spanish.
• 3 to 5 years of Immigration Law experience, including litigation.
• Experience with Family Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR removal defense, Citizenship, and USCIS applications.
• Prior criminal law experience is a plus.
• Skilled at conducting legal consultations, intake reviews, or case evaluations.
• Strong legal analysis, issue-spotting, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with CRM, case management software (CLIO), and virtual communication tools.
• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a KPI driven environment.
• Proven ability to contribute to revenue growth.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

You can Expect

• Leadership and advancement opportunities within a growing firm.
• A collaborative culture committed to excellence, accountability, and client success.
• Ability to identify operational and business challenges and support business objectives

Compensation, Benefits & Equal Employment Opportunity

Moaddel Law Firm offers a competitive base salary of $90,000 - $145,000 DOE and Performance Bonuses. We provide medical insurance with a 50 percent employer contribution, dental and vision insurance, uncapped PTO, a retirement plan, and reimbursement of annual bar fees. Moaddel Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.