Managing Attorney

Corporate Immigration Partners•Chicago, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

CIP PC is a nationally recognized immigration law firm known for delivering strategic, business-focused solutions. With a highly skilled remote-first team based across the United States, we are experiencing strong growth driven by continued success with our corporate clients. To support this momentum, we are excited to add an Attorney with expertise in business immigration to our team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in CIP PC’s success. You will lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, be responsible for client management, whilst retaining existing clients by fostering strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in immigration law, team success, and will embrace the opportunity to help grow the firm’s practice. In addition, this role is responsible for managing a team, while having an eye towards excellent client service and top-quality legal work.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Admittance to the State Bar
At least 8 years of related experience
At least 5 years of experience at CIP, PC
Prior team management experience required
Consistently meets SLEs (Service Level Expectations)
Expert level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Fluency of the English language in both written and verbal forms
Bilingual a plus, but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to gain rapport, foster relationships, and provide excellent dedication to exceptional client service
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and consistent accuracy of work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and strict deadlines
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and strong team morale
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive growth and profitability
Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and file cases for acceptance and approval (all case types)
Recommend options and strategy and implement recommendations without supervision
Perform client management of Enterprise clients and guiding these clients through processes
Manage, guide, and mentor team members, and support
Partner with team management
Review marketing material and support Envoy/GIA sales and marketing initiatives
Perform reporting/auditing duties
Present trainings and webinars to clients and potential clients
Communicate law and policy updates to team/firm
Interview and provide hiring recommendations
Demonstrate legal competencies
Demonstrate behavior in relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners (i.e. Envoy, vendors, etc.) that is professional, proactive, considerate, and accountable
Other duties as assigned