Konare Law is a well-established and mission-driven immigration law firm with offices in Maryland, Florida, and California. We are passionate about creating positive outcomes for our clients and committed to providing exceptional legal representation grounded in competence, caring, transparency, honesty, and ethics.
We are currently seeking a Legal Director to lead our growing legal team. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced attorney who excels in immigration law, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to guide and inspire a team of legal professionals.
Legal Director Responsibilities
The Legal Director will oversee the quality, performance, and development of the legal team by ensuring legal excellence, accountability, and strategic growth. This role involves:
- Legal Supervision & Quality Control: Assigning cases strategically, reviewing complex filings, conducting regular audits, and ensuring timely, compliant submissions.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Providing legal guidance, coaching, and support to attorneys and paralegals; leading team meetings and onboarding new legal staff.
- Case & Operational Oversight: Monitoring attorney caseloads (max 50 active cases), coordinating assignments, and partnering with operations and retention teams on case flow and deadlines.
- Internal Accountability: Participating in performance reviews, tracking error trends, and escalating underperformance or systemic legal concerns.
- Policy & Strategy Development: Refining internal procedures, staying current with immigration law, and contributing to strategic litigation and appeals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Maintain <3% avoidable error rate
- Ensure 90% of legal work is timely and properly reviewed
- Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with attorneys
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to attorneys and paralegals.
- Review and approve legal filings to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Assign cases strategically based on team capacity and legal specialization.
- Manage a personal caseload of no more than 50 active cases.
- Lead legal team meetings, provide performance feedback, and promote accountability.
- Partner with senior leadership on legal strategy, policy development, and training initiatives.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing immigration law.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and managing legal teams.
- Strong legal writing, research, and litigation skills.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
- A strategic thinker with a strong commitment to legal excellence.
- A confident and compassionate leader with natural mentoring abilities.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
- Passionate about supporting immigrant communities and upholding the firm’s core values.
Konare Law participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
