Description:

Introduction:
Are you an experienced immigration attorney passionate about helping individuals navigate U.S. immigration law? Carlos E. Sandoval, P.A. is looking for a dynamic Associate Immigration Attorney to join our dedicated team in Hollywood, FL. This is a role for an attorney who wants to own a caseload, guide a team, and help shape how the legal department works.

About the Firm:
We focus on immigration law. We are caring, professional, and committed immigrants advocating for immigrants, respecting their dreams, goals, and aspirations. Our values are Honesty, Excellence, and Professionalism. We deliver peace of mind and legal clarity to our clients, making sure their families and futures are protected.

The Role:
The Associate Immigration Attorney independently manages immigration cases from consultation to resolution, including administrative hearings (EOIR, USCIS) and federal litigation. Beyond your own caseload, you guide and organize the paralegals and assistants supporting your cases, setting clear priorities, maintaining quality standards, and keeping work accurate and on time. This role suits an attorney who is both a strong advocate and a dependable organizer of people and process.

Responsibilities:

Conduct client consultations and manage an immigration case workload
Represent clients at USCIS, EOIR procedures, hearings, and in federal courts, including BIA appeals
Prepare and submit immigration filings (visas, naturalization, asylum, work permits, removal defense, and appeals)
Supervise paralegals, legal assistants, and case managers, and review their work before submission
Assign and balance case workload through DocketWise, keeping the team organized and on schedule
Set priorities and quality standards for your cases, and coach team members to meet them
Conduct detailed legal research and draft compelling arguments
Provide clear, frequent, and supportive client communications
Stay current on immigration law developments and educate clients accordingly

Skills:

Fluent bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish)
Proficient with DocketWise, Microsoft Office, FastCase, and Lexis
Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom skills
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a client-centered approach
Strong organizational skills and a leadership mindset, able to guide a small team and keep cases moving
Comfortable setting priorities, holding standards, and bringing the best out of the people around you

Education and Experience:

J.D. degree
Admission to any U.S. State Bar in good standing, with federal authorization (Florida bar a plus)
5+ years of immigration law experience
Immigration court litigation experience (EOIR, USCIS, federal court)

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