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Managing Operations Associate Attorney

Lisinski Law Firm · Hybrid · NC

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About The Lisinski Law Firm
Since 2020, Lisinski Law Firm has served as a dedicated humanitarian immigration practice committed to providing meaningful support to individuals and families seeking safety, stability, and a path forward. We frequently stand with clients who have been turned away elsewhere, offering both advocacy and care. Joining our Firm means becoming part of a team devoted to keeping families together and “Changing as Many Lives as Possible.”

About the Role
The Managing Operations Associate Attorney plays a critical leadership role at the intersection of legal excellence, operational effectiveness, and client advocacy. This attorney serves as a trusted legal advisor to Staff Attorneys, providing guidance on case strategy, legal analysis, and complex immigration matters while helping ensure exceptional client outcomes across a high-volume practice.
In this role, the attorney oversees legal support functions by conducting escalated case reviews, advising clients on sophisticated immigration issues, and serving as a key resource for attorneys and non-attorney staff alike. The attorney provides timely legal guidance, identifies matters requiring attorney review, and helps maintain the highest standards of legal accuracy, compliance, and client service.
As a leader within the Legal Operations Department, the Managing Operations Associate Attorney drives consistency and operational excellence by coordinating legal training initiatives, fostering collaboration between legal and operations teams, and promoting the uniform application of firm policies, procedures, and legal standards. This position is instrumental in developing talent, strengthening legal competencies, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
The attorney also partners closely with the Business Development Department and serves as the Firm's designated attorney leader for assigned office operations. Maintaining a strong in-office presence, the attorney provides local attorney oversight, ensures compliance with professional and ethical responsibilities, and collaborates with the Regional Manager to support and guide the Intake Manager responsible for day-to-day office operations. In addition, the attorney works closely with Legal Leadership and the Office of General Counsel to proactively address legal, ethical, compliance, and operational matters.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Leadership & Attorney Oversight

  • Provide legal guidance and direction to Staff Attorneys conducting day-to-day case reviews and client consultations, including substantive immigration law analysis, client communication strategies, and case-related legal issues.
  • Maintain current legal guidance and ensure changes to USCIS policies, immigration law, and Firm standards are accurately reflected in workflows, training materials, and knowledge resources.
  • Serve as the Firm's designated management attorney for the assigned office, where applicable, providing attorney oversight consisten

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professional responsibility concerns and escalating sensitive legal matters appropriately.

  • Ability to work regularly from the assigned office and provide ongoing attorney oversight and support.
  • Experience using case management software systems preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Dropbox or similar document management platforms

Mission Alignment

  • Demonstrated commitment to the Firm's mission of helping individuals and families obtain immigration benefits and remain united with their loved ones.

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At Lisinski Law Firm , we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally while building a rewarding career with a mission-driven organization.
Benefits include:

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and wellness support

Why Join Us?
At Lisinski Law Firm, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of immigrants and their families while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to changing lives every day. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where professional growth, continuous learning, and employee well-being are valued and encouraged.