Supervising Immigration Court Attorney

A law firm based in Powell, OH, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervising Immigration Court Attorney to help establish and lead a growing court program, dedicated to serving a nationwide client base primarily consisting of Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and managing a high-volume, nationwide immigration court practice, overseeing a team of attorneys and legal support staff.

Duties:

• Establish and lead a nationwide court program to serve primarily Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants.
• Work with operational-focused attorneys and staff to develop procedures, processes, and best practices for the immigration court team.
• Manage and supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals, setting goals and managing workloads.
• Oversee the development of templates for legal briefs and drafts to be used as foundations for immigration court filings.
• Train and supervise the team to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices.
• Collect and report team data, progress, and needs to legal team leadership.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and draft/edit legal documents.
• Develop and maintain a network of contract attorneys for nationwide coverage.
• Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law changes relevant to immigration court proceedings.
• Some travel may be required to various offices for team training and supervision.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• An active member in good standing of a State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in immigration court and removal proceedings with filing experience with EOIR.
• 2+ years of experience in managing others.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience managing and motivating a team of attorneys and legal support staff in a positive and collaborative environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with a State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of immigration law and court procedures.