Legal Operations manager

Immigrants First PLLC; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Immigrants First PLLC is seeking a driven Legal Operations Manager to streamline daily operations for a Manassas, VA immigration law firm. This role requires coordinating with attorneys and staff to optimize case workflows and ensure timely client service.

You will oversee case management systems, monitor deadlines, implement policies, and manage vendor contracts, while leading a small operations team and contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in legal operations or law firm management.
• Familiarity with immigration law processes and case management.
• Proficiency in practice management software (Clio/MyCase).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent English communication; Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily legal operations to ensure efficiency across all practice areas.
• Manage case management systems, workflows, and legal technology platforms.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless case progression.
• Monitor compliance with legal procedures, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and office resources.
• Track key performance metrics and prepare operational reports for firm leadership.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance management of legal support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Clio

MyCase

Job description

About the Role:

Immigrants First PLLC is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Legal Operations Manager to join our team in Manassas, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in streamlining the day-to-day operations of a mission-driven immigration law firm dedicated to serving immigrant communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimize daily legal operations to ensure efficiency across all practice areas
• Manage case management systems, workflows, and legal technology platforms
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless case progression
• Monitor compliance with legal procedures, deadlines, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and office resources
• Track key performance metrics and prepare operational reports for firm leadership
• Support onboarding, training, and performance management of legal support staff

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in legal operations, law firm management, or a related role
• Familiarity with immigration law processes and case management is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, or similar)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual (Spanish) a significant plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive process improvements
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity

About Us:

Immigrants First PLLC is a dedicated immigration law firm based in Manassas, VA, committed to providing compassionate and high-quality legal representation to immigrant individuals and families. Our clients trust us to guide them through some of the most important moments of their lives, and our team takes that responsibility seriously. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace where every team member's contribution is valued and the work we do truly matters.

Flexible work from home options available.