Regional Lead Attorney — Removal Defense & Strategy

Wannamaker Crimmigration, LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC seeks a Lead Attorney to oversee removal-defense work regionally. You will manage a reduced personal caseload to focus on case strategy leadership, quality control, mentorship, and escalation support across the regional team.

You will serve as the first point of contact for complex decisions, guiding Associate Attorneys and coordinating with the Director of Legal Strategy to ensure high-quality representation and compliance with firm standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing in the region.
• Substantial removal defense and immigration court practice experience.
• Working knowledge of INA and removal‑defense doctrine.
• Ability to manage an active caseload while directing others.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to provide case‑strategy feedback.

Responsibilities

• Carry a reduced, region-specific caseload for leadership and quality control.
• Provide day-to-day case-strategy guidance to assigned attorneys.
• Serve as regional escalation point for complex issues.
• Perform quality-control review of files and filings.
• Provide legal oversight over attorneys, paralegals, and assistants.
• Coordinate with regional paralegals regarding caseload distribution.
• Escalate gaps or issues to VP for Strategic Initiatives and Director of Legal Strategy.
• Monitor case aging, deadlines, and caseload balance.
• Support onboarding and mentorship within the team.
• Represent the region in leadership meetings.
• Maintain cross-team collaboration for consistent strategy and timely escalation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC seeks a Lead Attorney to oversee removal-defense work regionally. You will manage a reduced personal caseload to focus on case strategy leadership, quality control, mentorship, and escalation support across the regional team.

You will serve as the first point of contact for complex decisions, guiding Associate Attorneys and coordinating with the Director of Legal Strategy to ensure high-quality representation and compliance with firm standards.