Managing Attorney bei Saenz-Garcia Law Pllc

Description

Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC,  is a dedicated legal practice specializing in immigration law. We are committed to providing comprehensive legal services to clients facing immigration challenges. Our team is passionate about advocating for justice and ensuring that our clients' rights are protected. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Immigration Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in a full-time capacity. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a team of production staff: associate attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants
• Provides expert legal advice and representation in immigration matters as needed
• Provides weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for production team
• Onboards new attorneys and paralegals and provides ongoing support
• Provides regular training opportunities to attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants
• Sets performance goals, conducts regular evaluations and provides feedback to production staff.
• Oversees case assignments and ensure adequate and appropriate staffing
• Audits hearing calendars and ensures hearing/interview coverage
• Serve as a point of contact for Special clients to address their concerns and provide resolutions.
• Audits SOLs and Critical Deadlines
• Ensure SOPs are being followed by production staff
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and policies to advise production staff
• Ensure adherence to legal standards, regulations, and best practices
• Attend hearings and interviews and review filings as needed
• Review and Finalize cases for write offs and closure

Requirements

•  Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Law License in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Extensive Experience as an immigration attorney, likely a minimum of 5-7 years, to have a strong command of various immigration law areas (e.g., family-based, employment-based, asylum, removal defense).
• Up-to-Date Knowledge of current immigration laws, policies, and procedures. This is a non-negotiable, given the constant changes in this legal field.
• Proven Leadership Experience managing a team of legal professionals (attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants).
• Strong Communication Skills to effectively onboard new staff, provide training, deliver feedback, and communicate with "special clients."
• Ability to Mentor and Develop Staff by setting goals, providing regular feedback, and identifying training opportunities.
• Excellent Organizational and Time Management Skills to handle responsibilities like auditing calendars, overseeing case assignments, and preparing reports.
• Process and Operations Management: Experience with creating and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Data and Reporting Skills: The ability to gather, analyze, and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track team performance.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to address client concerns and resolve complex issues effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness is crucial for auditing files, calendars, and deadlines (SOLs and Critical Deadlines).

We Offer:

· Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)

· Dental

· Vision

· 401K with 4% match

· Group Life Insurance

· Vol Life Insurance up to 500K

· Vol STD

· Group LTD

· Flex Spending Accounts

· Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)

· Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)

· 3 weeks accrued PTO

· $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)

Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees