Lead Immigration Attorney & Department Manager 

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.