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Remote managing attorney jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law firms, legal departments at distributed tech companies, and compliance-driven organizations in sectors like insurance, fintech, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Gulfcoast Legal Services, ICW, and Western Camps. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.
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Managing Attorney, UAC Legal Services, supports the newly awarded grant from ORR to provide direct legal services to UAC (Unaccompanied Alien Children) who are currently in ORR care and in post-release. Tasks included are legal orientations, legal consultations, direct legal representation, data collection, analysis and reporting.
The Managing Attorney will supervise Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys and Legal Assistants in the corresponding region, oversee legal orientations, provide legal consultations and direct legal representation to UAC in ORR care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys and Legal Assistants
- Oversee caseloads of Supervisory Attorneys and Staff Attorneys in the assigned region.
- Mentor and guide Staff Attorneys and legal assistants as needed.
Legal Orientation/Legal Consultations
- Oversee a region to ensure legal orientations are being conducted timely and as needed conduct legal orientations, which are presentations concerning the rights and responsibilities of UAC in the immigration system. These will occur in shelters where children are located.
- Ensures legal consultations are distributed appropriately within the respective region. Conduct legal consultations: meet with UAC and assess options related to their legal case.
Direct Representation of UAC
- Ensure coverage of attorneys to direct legal representation to UAC who have not left the United States. Ensure proper training and mentorship to Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and Legal Assistants. Provide direct representation as needed.
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Representation will include but is not limited to:
- Immigration Court Representation: including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, Motions (Motions to Continue, Motions to Terminate, Motions to Change Venue, etc.), Voluntary Departure
- SIJS
- Asylum, Affirmative and Defensive
- T visas
- U visas
- VAWA
- Adjustment of Status
- TPS
- EADs
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).
REQUIREMENTS
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with a state bar
- Minimum 7 years of removal defense experience representing UAC
- Prior experience working with children and/or youth
- Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience, supervising Attorneys and/or staff
- Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish proficiency
- Demonstrated support for USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
- References will be required at time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
- Work Location: In-person.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.
OVERVIEW
Managing Attorney, UAC Legal Services, supports the newly awarded grant from ORR to provide direct legal services to UAC (Unaccompanied Alien Children) who are currently in ORR care and in post-release. Tasks included are legal orientations, legal consultations, direct legal representation, data collection, analysis and reporting.
The Managing Attorney will supervise Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys and Legal Assistants in the corresponding region, oversee legal orientations, provide legal consultations and direct legal representation to UAC in ORR care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys and Legal Assistants
- Oversee caseloads of Supervisory Attorneys and Staff Attorneys in the assigned region.
- Mentor and guide Staff Attorneys and legal assistants as needed.
Legal Orientation/Legal Consultations
- Oversee a region to ensure legal orientations are being conducted timely and as needed conduct legal orientations, which are presentations concerning the rights and responsibilities of UAC in the immigration system. These will occur in shelters where children are located.
- Ensures legal consultations are distributed appropriately within the respective region. Conduct legal consultations: meet with UAC and assess options related to their legal case.
Direct Representation of UAC
- Ensure coverage of attorneys to direct legal representation to UAC who have not left the United States. Ensure proper training and mentorship to Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and Legal Assistants. Provide direct representation as needed.
-
Representation will include but is not limited to:
- Immigration Court Representation: including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, Motions (Motions to Continue, Motions to Terminate, Motions to Change Venue, etc.), Voluntary Departure
- SIJS
- Asylum, Affirmative and Defensive
- T visas
- U visas
- VAWA
- Adjustment of Status
- TPS
- EADs
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).
REQUIREMENTS
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with a state bar
- Minimum 7 years of removal defense experience representing UAC
- Prior experience working with children and/or youth
- Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience, supervising Attorneys and/or staff
- Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish proficiency
- Demonstrated support for USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
- References will be required at time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
- Work Location: In-person.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote managing attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in the relevant state
- Five or more years of legal practice with supervisory or management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing attorneys, paralegals, or legal support staff
- Strong knowledge of litigation strategy, case management, or regulatory compliance
- Experience with legal billing, budgeting, and matter management systems
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills for client and stakeholder communication
Tips for Your Remote Managing Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote managing attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than on-site ones, so moving quickly matters.
Show your async leadership in writing
Remote employers evaluate written communication before they ever interview you. Write a cover letter that demonstrates how you direct attorney teams, manage matters, and resolve client issues without relying on in-person check-ins. Specific examples carry more weight than general claims.
List the remote tools you use daily
Remote managing attorney roles require fluency with cloud-based practice management platforms, secure document sharing, and video conferencing for client and team work. Name the specific tools you've used in past roles so hiring managers can confirm fit without guessing.
Prepare for a remote interview that tests judgment
Remote firms often use scenario-based interview questions to assess how you'd handle a staffing conflict, a client escalation, or a missed deadline without walking down the hall. Practice clear, structured verbal answers that show decisiveness and calm under distributed-team pressure.
Remote Managing Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote managing attorney job?
Remote managing attorney roles go to candidates who can demonstrate autonomous leadership without in-person oversight. Firms hiring remotely screen hard for written communication skills, documented case or team management outcomes, and comfort with async workflows. Highlighting experience supervising distributed staff, running virtual client meetings, and using cloud-based practice management tools gives your application a concrete edge over generic applicants.
Which companies hire remote managing attorneys?
Employers currently hiring remote managing attorneys include Gulfcoast Legal Services, ICW, and Western Camps, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first legal services companies, distributed insurance carriers, and tech companies with in-house legal departments are among the most consistent sources of remote managing attorney openings.
Can you get a remote managing attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level managing attorney roles are harder to land because employers expect you to direct work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first legal tech firms and virtual law practices are more open to candidates earlier in their careers. Demonstrating strong written communication, documented supervisory experience from clinics or clerkships, and familiarity with remote practice tools can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote managing attorney jobs?
Usually, yes. A J.D. and active bar admission are standard requirements for managing attorney roles, remote or not. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated management outcomes, client results, and practical leadership experience just as heavily as credentials. Candidates who can show a clear record of supervising attorneys, hitting matter targets, or building out a practice area stand out regardless of where they attended law school.
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