Description:

At Angel F. Leal Jr., P.A., we do work that truly matters. Based in Miami, FL, our firm is a dedicated practice focused on providing comprehensive, high-quality immigration legal services to individuals, families, and businesses.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated, newly licensed attorney to join our growing immigration law firm. This position is specifically designed for a recent law school graduate who has built a strong foundation in immigration practice through a law school Immigration Clinic or dedicated field placement.

In this role, you will transition from a student-practitioner to a licensed advocate, managing a diverse caseload that spans removal defense, humanitarian relief, and family-based immigration. You will receive mentorship from senior practitioners while taking immediate, hands-on ownership of client relationships, drafting complex filings, and representing individuals before federal administrative bodies.

The right candidate exudes deep confidence and a proactive demeanor.

Key Responsibilities:

Courtroom & Administrative Representation: Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Miami Immigration Court (EOIR) and attend interviews at local USCIS field offices for family petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
Case Preparation & Management: Prepare, review, and file a comprehensive range of applications, including Defensive/Affirmative Asylum, Family Visas (I-130), Adjustment of Status (Residency), Naturalization (N-400), and waivers of inadmissibility.
Legal Writing & Strategy: Conduct deep legal research on evolving immigration policies and Fifth Circuit / BIA case law. Draft persuasive applications, client declarations, motions to terminate, and immigration court briefs.
Client Counseling: Conduct initial consultations and ongoing case meetings entirely in Spanish and English. Guide clients through stressful legal processes with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
Digital Practice Management: Efficiently manage timelines, client communications, and form preparation utilizing Clio and Docketwise.

Qualifications & Skills:
Required:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school in the United States.
Active bar admission and in good standing with any U.S. state bar (Florida Bar admission preferred, but out-of-state bar licenses are acceptable for federal immigration practice).
Substantive clinical experience: Direct completion of a law school Immigration Clinic or an immigration-focused public interest fellowship.
Bilingual fluency: Absolute proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) to seamlessly communicate with our core client base.

Preferred:

Tech-Savvy: Foundational knowledge of, or direct experience using, Clio and Docketwise for case management and form preparation.
Deep familiarity with South Florida immigration court dynamics and regional USCIS procedures.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage strict court deadlines.