Supervising Immigration Attorney

Philly Law Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Law Offices of Robert Bond, Esq. seeks an experienced immigration attorney to lead our immigration practice.

Based in Philadelphia, with regular travel to our Brooklyn office, you will supervise attorneys and staff, manage complex matters, and maintain high standards of client service and deadlines. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active license, at least five years in immigration law, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills; prior supervision experience is preferred and you can

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least five years of direct immigration law experience preferred.
• Substantial experience with removal defense, asylum, and family-based immigration.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal staff strongly preferred.
• Sound judgment, professional accountability, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Comfort using immigration case-management and legal-research technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied immigration caseload including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, employment-based matters, and naturalization.
• Represent clients in Immigration Court, USCIS interviews, and other proceedings.
• Supervise, mentor, and support attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff in Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
• Review and finalize immigration forms, motions, briefs, appeals, declarations, and supporting evidence.
• Develop case strategy, identify risks, and ensure deadlines and filing requirements are met.
• Communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those under stress.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on case assignments, quality control, and practice development.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Staff supervision

Deadline management

Legal technology

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Immigration case-management software

Job description

Law Offices of Robert Bond, Esq. is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to help lead our immigration practice. This position is based in our Philadelphia office and requires regular travel to our Brooklyn office.

The right candidate will combine strong legal judgment, courtroom experience, careful case management, and a practical approach to supervising attorneys and support staff. You will handle complex matters directly while helping the team maintain high standards for client service, written advocacy, deadlines, and case preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied immigration caseload, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, employment-based matters, and naturalization
• Represent clients in Immigration Court, at USCIS interviews, and in other administrative proceedings
• Supervise, mentor, and support attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff in Philadelphia and Brooklyn
• Review and finalize immigration forms, motions, briefs, appeals, declarations, and supporting evidence
• Develop case strategy, identify risks, and ensure deadlines and filing requirements are met
• Communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds, including clients facing stressful or urgent circumstances
• Work collaboratively with firm leadership on case assignments, quality control, and practice development

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least five years of direct immigration law experience preferred
• Substantial experience with removal defense, asylum, and family-based immigration
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and organizational skills
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal staff strongly preferred
• Sound judgment, professional accountability, and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Comfort using immigration case-management and legal-research technology

Language Skills

Professional proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, or another language commonly spoken by our clients is preferred. Additional language skills are welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• $99,000 to $139,182 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible scheduling where compatible with court, client, and office responsibilities

Full-time, part-time, and contract arrangements may be considered. This is an in-person position based in Philadelphia, with regular travel to Brooklyn. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday.

Law Offices of Robert Bond, Esq. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees.