Lead BIA & Post-Filing Attorney

Accountabilities:: Lead legal strategy for Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) matters and related post-decision proceedings, including identifying legal issues, evaluating standards of review, preserving arguments, and determining appropriate procedural options. Supervise the preparation, drafting, and quality review of notices of appeal, appellate briefs, motions, supporting documentation, and other legal filings. Monitor filing deadlines, briefing schedules, jurisdictional requirements, and procedural developments to ensure timely and compliant submissions. Advise attorneys on motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, and other post-decision or post-filing immigration proceedings within the team's scope. Coordinate with removal-defense attorneys and case teams to obtain relevant records, verify litigation history, and maintain consistent legal strategies throughout each case. Maintain a reduced personal caseload to prioritize strategic oversight, legal quality control, mentoring, and support for complex or escalated matters. Provide day-to-day legal guidance to Associate Attorneys and functional oversight to paralegals and legal assistants. Review legal work product for accuracy, completeness, legal sufficiency, procedural compliance, and adherence to professional responsibility standards. Act as the primary escalation point for complex legal matters, changes in case strategy, procedural challenges, and potential ethical or legal risks. Monitor case progress, workload distribution, filing deadlines, and quality performance to identify operational challenges and recommend improvements. Collaborate with lead paralegals and operations leadership on staffing, caseload allocation, workflow optimization, and training initiatives. Mentor and onboard attorneys, provide constructive performance feedback, and promote consistent legal practices across the team. Participate in leadership meetings and collaborate with legal and operational stakeholders to address escalations and strengthen departmental processes. Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active bar membership in good standing in a jurisdiction relevant to the assigned responsibilities. 3–5 years of professional immigration law experience, including substantial experience in the relevant practice area. 1–2 years of people-management, supervisory, or team leadership experience. Strong practical knowledge of immigration appeals, Board of Immigration Appeals procedures, legal research, appellate brief writing, and post-decision or post-filing immigration practice. Demonstrated experience developing legal strategies, managing complex cases, and reviewing the work of other attorneys. Excellent legal writing, research, analytical reasoning, and communication skills. Strong understanding of procedural requirements, filing deadlines, jurisdictional considerations, and professional responsibility obligations. Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, mentor legal professionals, and support the professional development of attorneys and legal support staff. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure timely case progression. Strong professional judgment and the ability to identify, assess, and appropriately escalate complex legal and ethical risks. Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and operational teams. Experience with Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) litigation, motions practice, complex procedural analysis, and coordination between trial-level and appellate teams is preferred. Previous experience supervising remote or geographically distributed legal teams and implementing legal quality-control processes is an advantage. Benefits: Opportunity to join a rapidly growing immigration law practice recognized for its workplace culture and professional growth. Leadership position with meaningful influence over appellate strategy, legal quality, and departmental development. Reduced individual caseload, allowing greater focus on strategic leadership, mentoring, and legal oversight. Opportunity to develop and lead a team of attorneys and legal support professionals. Remote working opportunity. Collaborative environment focused on immigration advocacy, compassionate client service, and professional excellence. Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, training initiatives, and the development of consistent legal practices. Meaningful work supporting individuals and families navigating complex immigration proceedings.