Intake Attorney

Moaddel Law Firm•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

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. As an intake attorney you will not have a case load.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing.
Must be Bilingual English and Spanish.
3 to 5 years of Immigration Law experience, including litigation.
Experience with Family Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR removal defense, Citizenship, and USCIS applications.
Skilled at conducting legal consultations, intake reviews, or case evaluations.
Strong legal analysis, issue-spotting, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with CRM, case management software (CLIO), and virtual communication tools.
Strong client focus and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a KPI driven environment.
Proven ability to contribute to revenue growth.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Business Development team’s legal strategy to ensure intake information and retainer agreements follow firm protocols.
Conduct strategic legal consultations and case evaluations in person, via virtual platforms or phone.
Advise on immigration options including removal defense and family-based petitions.
Review consultations, intake forms, and supporting documents to assess case viability.
Assess eligibility and recommend appropriate legal pathways.
Communicate case details and recommendations to Case Consultants.
Explain complex immigration concepts and viable legal strategies clearly.
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 on immigration matters.
Partner with the training team to enhance legal and provide subject matter training content.
Collaborate with leadership to improve processes, client experience, and operational efficiency.