Managing Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic legal guidance across the firm's immigration practice areas.

• Evaluate case strategies and take action when corrections or additional guidance are necessary.

• Act as a senior resource for legal inquiries and manage cases during absences, overflow, or complex situations.

• Mentor, supervise, and train attorneys and support staff.

• Create training programs and establish mentorship opportunities.

• Lead the recruitment and hiring process for attorneys within various departments.

• Conduct performance reviews for attorneys and monitor performance metrics.

• Provide detailed, documented feedback and identify issues related to processes, training, or software/systems.

• Cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships with clients on complex or sensitive issues.

• Address client concerns or dissatisfaction by clearly communicating strategy and risk.

• Recognize recurring case issues and translate them into improvements and training opportunities across the practice.

• Hold regular meetings with attorneys and department leaders to share case- and judge-specific insights.

• Collaborate with department heads on cross-team issues.

• Supervise attorneys working in satellite offices and remote positions.

• Serve as a backup for leading attorneys in the legal department.

• Identify gaps in legal processes and firm operations.

• Stay informed about changes in immigration law and policy, advising the attorney team accordingly.

• Participate in executive meetings.

• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on legal department analytics.

• Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the Chief Operations Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Active license to practice law in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• At least 3 years of experience in immigration law.

• Preferred experience in humanitarian and family-based, affirmative, or removal defense matters.

• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys within a law firm setting.

• Strong client-facing skills with a history of building enduring client trust, particularly in high-stakes or sensitive discussions.

• Ability to provide direct, specific, and constructive feedback.

• Comfortable collaborating across departments with non-legal leaders.

• Exceptional organizational skills and capability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Background check required.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation bonus offered for candidates opting to move to Tulsa, OK, or Oklahoma City, OK.

• Remote work available; in-office attendance is not mandatory.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive work environment.