Managing Attorney

Rivas Associates; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Remote work option

Job summary

Rivas & Associates is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead the immigration practice and set the standard of excellence across departments. The role supervises attorneys and staff, provides strategic guidance, and collaborates with firm leadership on recruitment and training.

It supports relocation for candidates choosing Tulsa, OK or Oklahoma City, OK and allows remote work. The ideal candidate is an experienced immigration attorney, strong leader, and clear communicator who can mentor others and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years in immigration law; humanitarian/family-based or removal defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal strategy guidance across immigration practice areas.
• Supervise, mentor, and train attorneys and staff; lead recruitment and training.
• Conduct performance reviews and track metrics for the legal department.
• Maintain client trust and address concerns with clear strategy and risk communication.
• Stay current on changes in immigration law and advise the broader team.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Client-facing

Feedback & coaching

Cross-department collaboration

Communication (written & verbal)

Organization & deadlines

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Rivas & Associates is more than a law firm. We are a mission-driven team committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our focus is on delivering top-tier legal services with compassion, clarity, and respect. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate professionals who want to be part of something bigger — a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work has purpose and your ideas matter. Join us in helping clients navigate life-changing legal moments with confidence and care.

Job Overview

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking a Managing Attorney to lead our legal team and set the standard of excellence across every department. This attorney will hold the firm's highest legal position — providing legal strategy guidance across our immigration practice, supervising and mentoring attorneys and staff, and partnering with firm leadership on recruitment, training, and performance across the firm. The ideal candidate is a seasoned immigration attorney and natural leader who communicates directly, gives specific and constructive feedback, and is comfortable being both a strategic resource for the team and a trusted point of contact for clients navigating complex cases.

This role does not require in-office presence. For candidates who choose to relocate to Tulsa, OK or Oklahoma City, OK, a relocation bonus is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal strategy guidance to attorneys across the firm's immigration practice areas, including complex or high-stakes cases, and review case strategy to intervene when correction or additional guidance is needed.
• Serve as a senior resource attorneys can escape to for legal questions across case types, and step in to handle cases directly during attorney absences, overflow, or particularly complex matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and train attorneys and staff; develop training programs and mentorship assignments; lead recruitment and hiring of attorneys across all departments.
• Conduct attorney performance reviews and track performance measures, collaborating with managers and department leaders.
• Provide specific, documented feedback to attorneys and staff — identifying correct approach, training needed, as well as issues from process, training, or software/systems limitations.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with clients on complex or sensitive matters; step in directly with clients when needed, including addressing concerns or dissatisfaction with clear, disciplined communication about strategy and risk.
• Identify recurring issues or trends across the firm's caseload (e.g., denials, drafting or evidentiary weaknesses) and help translate them into practice-wide improvements and training.
• Hold regular, consistently scheduled meetings with attorneys and department leads to share case- and judge-specific knowledge across the firm, and collaborate directly and proactively with other department leaders on cross-team issues.
• Oversee attorneys in satellite offices and remote roles, and act as a back-up to any legal department lead attorney when needed.
• Look for gaps in legal processes and firm operations to identify opportunities for improvement, and stay current on changes in immigration law and policy, advising the broader attorney team accordingly.
• Participate in executive meetings and prepare quarterly and annual reports on legal department analytics; report to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law, in good standing, in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in immigration law; experience across both humanitarian and family-based, affirmative, or removal defense matters preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Strong client-facing skills, with a track record of building lasting client trust, including in high-stakes or sensitive conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to give direct, specific, and constructive feedback.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-departmentally with non-legal department leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-office presence is not required for this role. A relocation bonus is available to candidates who choose to relocate to Tulsa, OK or Oklahoma City, OK.
• While not required, speaking Spanish is a bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rivas & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

A background check is required for this position.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

Location: Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, or Remote

Department: Legal/Immigration Law

Employment Type: US Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor or Lead Attorney

Compensation: Starting at $140,000, depending on experience