Managing Legal Director - U.S. Immigration Law (New York)

EM Immigration Law Firm – New York, NY

Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 per year, based on experience

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular presence in our New York office and one fixed remote day per week

Languages: Professional fluency in English and Spanish required

About the Opportunity

EM Immigration Law Firm is seeking an experienced bilingual Managing Legal Director .

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an immigration attorney who is ready to lead a high-volume legal department, oversee complex immigration matters, develop attorneys and legal professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

The Managing Legal Director will lead a bilingual team of 7 members located in the United States and the Dominican Republic and report directly to the Board of Directors. The position is supported by a Legal Supervisor responsible for daily operational follow-up, a customer service department, and an independent Quality Department that conducts case audits and compliance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Leadership and Compliance

• Oversee matters before USCIS, EOIR, the BIA, and other relevant agencies.
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines, hearings and professional obligations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop immigration attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff.
• Establish clear delegation, approval and escalation structures.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, ethical judgment and excellent client service.

Consultations, Sales and Business Development

• Conduct consultations with prospective clients and determine whether a viable immigration remedy exists.
• Participate in the ethical conversion and closing of qualified prospective clients.
• Review consultation and sales trends to identify service opportunities and training needs.

Immigration Experience

The ideal candidate has substantial experience supervising or representing clients in matters involving asylum, removal defense, deportation proceedings, Motions to Reopen, BIA appeals, family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, VAWA, U visas, SIJS, waivers, citizenship and other matters before USCIS and Immigration Court.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. or another credential permitting valid admission to practice law in the United States.
• Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active EOIR registration or immediate ability to obtain it.
• Minimum of five years of substantive U.S. immigration law experience.
• At least three years of experience supervising attorneys or legal teams.
• Significant experience before Immigration Court, including asylum and removal defense.
• Strong knowledge of USCIS, EOIR and BIA procedures.
• Experience working in a high-volume immigration practice.
• Experience conducting consultations and developing client relationships.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Satisfactory professional and disciplinary history.
• Availability to work regularly from our New York office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating SOPs, training programs and quality-control systems.
• Familiarity with case-management platforms and CRM systems.
• Experience managing distributed or international teams.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience training consultation, intake or sales teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual compensation of $130,000–$160,000 , based on experience.
• W2 and Health Insurance
• One fixed remote day per week.
• Paid vacation.
• Four paid sick days.
• Payment of applicable bar dues.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on results.
• Opportunity to be considered for partnership.
• Other benefits to discuss at time of interview.

If you combine strong immigration and courtroom experience with leadership, business development skills and the ability to connect with clients and the immigrant community, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your résumé through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next stage of the selection process.

EM Immigration Law Firm is an equal opportunity organization. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.