Senior Immigration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Immigration Attorney to lead the practice remotely from California and advance into a Managing Attorney role. The position involves strategic legal counseling, overseeing complex immigration matters, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D., active CA Bar, and at least five years in immigration law, with strong litigation and advocacy skills and experience before USCIS and EOIR. This role emphasizes leadership and practice growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar License in good standing.
• Minimum five years of immigration law experience.
• Strong litigation, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated legal strategies for favorable outcomes in immigration matters.
• Represent clients in immigration matters, including removal defense and asylum.
• Conduct advanced legal consultations and represent clients before government agencies.
• Oversee complex legal matters and review documents prepared by staff.
• Mentor associate attorneys and provide coaching on litigation strategy.
• Support expansion of California operations through community outreach.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

USCIS & EOIR experience

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Immigration Attorney based in California. This remote leadership role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to advance into a Managing Attorney position. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal counsel, oversee complex immigration matters, and mentor junior attorneys.

Duties

• Develop sophisticated legal strategies for favorable outcomes in immigration cases.
• Represent clients in various immigration matters, including removal defense and asylum.
• Conduct advanced legal consultations and represent clients before government agencies.
• Oversee complex legal matters and review legal documents prepared by staff.
• Mentor associate attorneys and provide coaching on litigation strategy.
• Support the expansion of the firm's California operations through community outreach.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar License in good standing.
• Minimum five years of immigration law experience.
• Strong litigation, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California Bar License.

Skills

• Advanced immigration law expertise.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium (employee coverage).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Mental health support and employee assistance program.
• 401(k) with 3% employer-funded contribution.
• Generous paid time off and firm-recognized holidays.
• Fully paid new parent leave and unlimited PTO after three years.