Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established immigration law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a passionate and experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. The firm is known for its close-knit and supportive environment and handles immigration cases nationwide. The ideal candidate will have experience in various immigration matters including asylum, removal proceedings, family-based filings, and waivers. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who is eager to make a difference in clients' lives and grow professionally within a dynamic legal team.

Location:

• Miami, FL

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of immigration cases, including asylum, removal proceedings, defensive applications for relief, family-based filings, naturalization, consular processing, VAWA applications, and I-212/I-601A waivers

• Communicate regularly with clients to update them on case status and provide legal guidance

• Manage case load and meet deadlines effectively

• Keep up-to-date on legal issues that may impact clients

• Formulate creative legal strategies within the framework of regulations, laws, and policies

• Draft motions, review and file cases, and prepare briefs and memorandums of law as needed

• Conduct legal research to support case strategy

• Develop a legal strategy for each client’s case from start to finish

Requirements:

• Must speak Spanish (Required)

• Experience in asylum, removal proceedings, family-based filings, naturalization, consular processing, VAWA applications, and waivers (Required)

• Strong interest in statutory interpretation and a proactive demeanor in immigration court (Required)

• Empathetic and passionate about providing legal solutions for clients (Required)

• Desire for professional growth and development (Required)

• Willingness to travel outside of the state as needed (Required)

• Strong communication, organizational, and case management skills (Required)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (Required)

• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (Required)

Skills:

• Immigration law expertise (asylum, removal proceedings, VAWA, etc.)

• Legal research and document preparation (motions, briefs, memorandums)

• Client communication and case management

• Strong understanding of statutory interpretation

• Proactive and creative legal thinking

• Team collaboration and leadership

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Parental leave

• Referral program

• Retirement plan