Intake Attorney

Moaddel Law Firm•Los Angeles, CA

just now•$135,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Moaddel Law Firm, we are committed to providing compassionate, strategic, and aggressive legal advocacy for immigrant families. With decades of experience serving Latino communities throughout California, we understand that every immigration case represents a family’s future, not just a legal matter. We are seeking an experienced Intake Attorney to serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients within our Immigration practice. This role is critical in evaluating case viability, guiding individuals through complex immigration matters, and ensuring high quality, compliant intake processes. You will oversee legal strategy within the intake function and work closely with Business Development, Legal, and Support teams to uphold the firm’s standards while driving revenue performance. Work Setup • Onsite role based in Koreatown, Los Angeles • Full time, exempt • 40 hours per week • Weekdays schedule with flexibility for weekends

Requirements

Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing
3 to 5 years of Immigration Law experience including litigation
Bilingual English and Spanish
Strong client focus and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a KPI driven environment
Proven ability to contribute to revenue growth
Experience with Family Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR removal defense, Citizenship, and USCIS applications
Tech savvy with case management systems such as Clio or Zoho
Ability to identify operational and business challenges and support business objectives

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
Intake or client base development experience preferred
Experience managing caseloads through direct reports

Responsibilities

Supervise the Business Development team’s legal strategy to ensure intake information and retainer agreements follow firm protocols
Conduct strategic phone and in person immigration consultations with prospective clients
Assess eligibility and recommend appropriate legal pathways
Communicate case details and recommendations to the Intake Committee
Explain complex immigration concepts and viable legal strategies clearly
Advise on immigration options including removal defense and family based petitions
Review immigration filings and application packets for accuracy and legal sufficiency
Develop case strategy and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS interviews
Conduct legal research and case analysis to identify benefits, relief options, and risks
Draft, review, and submit legal briefs across immigration matters
Partner with the training team to provide subject matter training
Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for the Legal Intake Department