Intake Attorney Immigration

BCG Attorney Search; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Orange, CA, is seeking a dedicated Immigration Intake Attorney to lead the intake team and engage directly with clients seeking immigration legal services. This role is perfect for an experienced immigration law practitioner who excels in client strategy assessment and team leadership. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, managing intake processes, and guiding clients through various immigration pathways. Join a supportive and inclusive culture where your expertise can make a significant impact on clients' lives and contribute to their immigration success.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Complimentary on-site parking

Supportive and inclusive professional culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of immigration law experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Supervise intake paralegals and contractors for accuracy.

Skills

Client intake and conversion strategy

Case management systems

Immigration legal research and analysis

Staff supervision and team development

Document and form review for legal accuracy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

A prominent law firm based in Orange, CA, is seeking a dedicated Immigration Intake Attorney to serve as the primary point of contact for potential clients pursuing immigration legal services. This role is ideal for an experienced immigration law practitioner with a strong grasp of intake protocols and client strategy assessment. The position involves leadership over the intake team, direct client interactions, and occasional legal work on immigration filings and court preparations.

Duties:

1. Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients
2. Assess client eligibility and recommend legal options
3. Supervise intake paralegals and contractors to ensure accuracy of scopes, retainers, and client questionnaires
4. Relay vital client information to the Intake Committee for case review
5. Oversee new case assignments and workflow within the intake team
6. Participate in recruiting and onboarding intake personnel
7. Guide clients and intake staff through various immigration pathways, including removal defense and family petitions
8. Occasionally review and revise immigration filings prepared by the team
9. Occasionally prepare clients and witnesses for USCIS interviews or court hearings
10. Conduct case law research and draft analytical notes or summaries
11. Contribute to legal brief preparation for diverse immigration case types

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on immigration law experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Strong interpersonal communication and client-facing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team
• Familiarity with removal defense, family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, naturalization, and other USCIS processes
• Comfortable managing sensitive intake conversations and delivering strategic assessments
• Background in legal sales or client conversion is advantageous
• Capable of escalating intake issues and proposing effective resolutions

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing with a U.S. state bar (California bar preferred)

Certifications:

• Active bar licensure in any U.S. jurisdiction (California preferred)

Skills:

• Client intake and conversion strategy
• Case management systems (experience preferred)
• Immigration legal research and analysis
• Staff supervision and team development
• Document and form review for legal accuracy

Job Location:

Orange, CA

Paid time off (PTO)

Complimentary on-site parking

Supportive and inclusive professional culture