Immigration Attorney – Lead Attorney & Department Manager
Wincorn & Associates – Dallas, TX
Position Overview
Wincorn & Associates is seeking a highly experienced Lead Immigration Attorney (10+ years of relevant practice), licensed in Texas, to take full ownership of the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of our Immigration Department. This role is designed for an attorney who can serve as the operational lead for the department—overseeing a diverse and active caseload with substantial experience in deportation and removal defense, asylum and withholding of removal, appeals before the BIA, and complex waiver practice—while also managing and expanding a team of paralegals and legal assistants.
This is a leadership-driven position requiring strong management capability, advanced subject-matter expertise, and the ability to build, guide, and grow a high-performing legal team. The ideal candidate is client-centered, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Team Management
- Provide daily supervision, direction, and mentorship to the paralegals and legal assistants (currently a team of two, with planned expansion).
- Establish and maintain workflows, quality-control procedures, and departmental best practices.
- Oversee assignment delegation, deadline tracking, and case management efficiency.
- Cultivate a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture within the immigration team.
- Work closely with firm leadership to grow the department and support long-term strategic goals.
Family-Based Immigration (USCIS Practice)
- Review and manage a wide range of applications, including I-130, I-485, I-601A, I-601, I-212, I-589, N-400, K visas, FOIAs, and consular processing.
- Conduct thorough consultations to advise clients on strategy, eligibility, and documentation requirements.
- Prepare clients for USCIS and consular interviews.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure filings are accurate, timely, and persuasive.
Removal Defense (EOIR / Immigration Court)
- Represent detained and non-detained clients in immigration court, including appeals before the BIA as needed.
- Conduct detailed intakes, including at detention facilities; develop customized legal strategies.
- Draft briefs, motions, and applications for relief (cancellation of removal, asylum, adjustment, waivers, and more).
- Appear at master calendar and individual hearings; coordinate with experts, medical professionals, and community organizations.
- Stay current on evolving immigration law and policy, and ensure internal team is informed and aligned.
Cross-Functional Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent, professional, and empathetic communication with clients regarding case status and next steps.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrative staff, and external partners to ensure holistic legal services.
- Maintain a high-volume caseload while meeting strict deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Participate in CLEs, mentorship opportunities, and professional associations such as AILA.
- Travel as needed for USCIS interviews, ICE visits, and out-of-state hearings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Ten or more years of full-time immigration law practice, with substantial experience in both family-based immigration and removal defense.
- Education & Bar Admission: J.D. from an accredited law school; active Texas Bar membership in good standing.
- Leadership Ability: Proven experience supervising legal staff or managing legal operations strongly preferred.
- Legal Competency: Excellent research, writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom presentation skills.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with legal case management software.
- Language Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Personal Qualities: Strong communication skills, cultural competence, empathy, commitment to client service, and the ability to navigate sensitive matters with professionalism.
