Supervising Immigration Court Attorney

A law firm in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Supervising Immigration Court Attorney to play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a growing court program focused on serving a nationwide client base, primarily consisting of Spanish-speaking undocumented immigrants.

Duties:

• Help establish and lead a high-volume, nationwide court practice, managing a team of attorneys and legal support staff.
• Work with operationally focused attorneys and staff to create procedures, processes, and best practices for the immigration court team.
• Manage and supervise the immigration court team, setting goals, and overseeing workloads.
• Develop templates for legal briefs and drafts for immigration court filings.
• Train and supervise the team to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices.
• Collect and report team data, progress, and needs to legal team leadership.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and draft/edit legal documents.
• Develop and maintain a network of contract attorneys for nationwide coverage.
• Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law changes.
• Some travel may be required to various offices for training and supervision.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in immigration court and removal proceedings, including filing with EOIR.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience managing and motivating a team of attorneys and legal support staff in a positive and collaborative team environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with a State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in English and Spanish.
• Legal research and drafting proficiency.
• Knowledge of immigration court procedures and best practices.
• Flexibility for occasional travel.