Managing Attorney

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CIP P.C. is a nationally recognized immigration law firm with a remote-first team across the United States. We seek an Attorney with business immigration expertise to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, manage client relationships, and grow the practice in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee case preparation, strategy recommendations, and client service excellence, while mentoring staff and collaborating with partners. Annual salary range is $175,000-$215,000 with remote options.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission are required.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in immigration law.
• Proven leadership and team-management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file cases for acceptance and approval (all case types).
• Recommend options and strategy and implement recommendations without supervision.
• Manage Enterprise client relationships and guide clients through processes.
• Lead, mentor, and support the legal team and partners.
• Review marketing material and support Envoy/GIA sales initiatives.
• Perform reporting and auditing duties.
• Present trainings and webinars to clients and potential clients.
• Communicate law and policy updates to the team and firm.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client mgmt

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admittance to State Bar

Job description

CIP PCis a nationally recognized immigration law firm known for delivering strategic, business-focused solutions. With a highly skilledremote-first teambased across the United States, we are experiencingstrong growthdriven by continued success with our corporate clients. To support this momentum, we are excited to add an Attorneywithexpertiseinbusiness immigrationto our team. This is apermanent, full-timeopportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.withexpertiseinbusiness immigration

The Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in CIP PC’s success. You will lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, be responsible for client management, whilst retaining existing clients by fostering strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in immigration law, team success, and will embrace the opportunity to help grow the firm’s practice. In addition, this role is responsible for managing a team, while having an eye towards excellent client service and top-quality legal work.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and file cases for acceptance and approval (all case types)
• Recommend options and strategy and implement recommendations without supervision
• Perform client management of Enterprise clients and guiding these clients through processes
• Manage, guide, and mentor team members, and support Partner with team management
• Review marketing material and support Envoy/GIA sales and marketing initiatives
• Perform reporting/auditing duties
• Present trainings and webinars to clients and potential clients
• Communicate law and policy updates to team/firm
• Interview and provide hiring recommendations
• Demonstrate legal competencies
• Demonstrate behavior in relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners (i.e. Envoy, vendors, etc.) that is professional, proactive, considerate, and accountable
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admittance to the State Bar
• At least 8 years of related experience
• Prior team management experience required
• Consistently meets SLEs (Service Level Expectations)
• Expert level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency of the English language in both written and verbal forms; Bilingual a plus, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to gain rapport, foster relationships, and provide excellent dedication to exceptional client service
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and consistent accuracy of work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and strict deadlines
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and strong team morale
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive growth and profitability
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills

Why CIP:

CIP P.C.is a highly reputable business immigration law firm that focuses on offering its clients exceptional legal service and support, while ensuring a work-life balance for its employees.

Please note, we may have multiple openings for this role, each of which may require experience with one or more case types. As part of the application process, you will complete a brief screening assessment to indicate your years of experience and relevant case type expertise.

Annual Salary Range: $175,000-$215,000

Notice at Collection for California Applicants: http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants

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