Intake Attorney (Immigration)

Job Title: Intake Attorney (Immigration)

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Orange, CA is seeking a motivated Immigration Intake Attorney to serve as the initial legal contact for prospective clients. This position plays a pivotal role in evaluating potential immigration cases and supervising intake processes. The attorney will be responsible for providing strategic legal assessments during consultations and managing a team responsible for client onboarding. This role combines legal acumen with team leadership and offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced immigration practice.

Duties:

• Conduct detailed consultations with potential clients to assess case viability and outline legal strategy

• Supervise intake personnel, including legal assistants and contractors, ensuring documentation accuracy and completeness

• Provide key case insights and background details to the Intake Committee for review and approval processes

• Oversee the distribution and assignment of new client matters within the intake pipeline

• Support hiring and onboarding efforts within the intake legal function

• Clearly explain complex immigration issues and procedures to both clients and internal staff

• Educate potential clients about pathways including removal defense, family petitions, and humanitarian relief

• Occasionally review application packets and provide edits or final adjustments as needed

• Participate in client preparation for USCIS interviews or hearings, when necessary

• Research legal questions and assess eligibility for immigration benefits

• Contribute to legal brief drafting for various immigration matters

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in immigration law

• Demonstrated ability to engage professionally in both English and Spanish

• Strong interpersonal communication and client-facing skills

• Prior team supervision or management experience preferred

• Sales or consultative background beneficial for client engagement

• Proven track record of managing legal workflows and advancing cases

• Proficiency in family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, citizenship matters, and removal defense (both detained and non-detained cases)

• Familiarity with digital case-tracking platforms is a plus

• Capacity to identify operational issues and recommend actionable solutions

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. State Bar (any jurisdiction)

Skills:

• Legal consultation and strategy development

• Bilingual fluency (Spanish and English)

• Team leadership and task delegation

• Analytical thinking and legal research

• Written and verbal communication

• Detail orientation with intake and application review

• Software proficiency for case management

Job Location:

• Orange, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer participation

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

• Complimentary parking is available on-site

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Inclusive and supportive work culture with room for advancement