Senior Removal Defense Attorney & Strategy Lead

Wannamaker Crimmigration; Texas; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Wannamaker Crimmigration seeks a Lead Attorney to own legal outcomes and quality control for a designated immigration defense region. The role reduces personal caseload to focus on case-strategy leadership, mentorship, and escalation support across the regional team.

You will be the first point of contact for complex decisions, collaborating with the Director of Legal Strategy on matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Substantial experience in removal defense and immigration court practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry a reduced, region-specific caseload sized to allow capacity for legal leadership and escalation support.
• Provide day-to-day case-strategy guidance and legal direction to assigned Attorneys.
• Serve as the regional escalation point for complex legal issues and high-risk matters.
• Perform quality-control review of case files and filings to ensure firm standards.

Skills

Leadership

Case strategy

Communication

Legal judgment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Wannamaker Crimmigration seeks a Lead Attorney to own legal outcomes and quality control for a designated immigration defense region. The role reduces personal caseload to focus on case-strategy leadership, mentorship, and escalation support across the regional team.

You will be the first point of contact for complex decisions, collaborating with the Director of Legal Strategy on matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards.