Description:
Position Overview:Are you passionate about helping others and ready to make a real impact in people's lives?
We're a growing Immigration Practice Group looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Bilingual Attorney to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you'll work directly with clients on a wide range of cases, including family-based petitions, removal defense, asylum, and humanitarian relief. You'll take an active role in guiding clients through some of life's most critical moments.
As part of a close-knit and collaborative team, you'll have professional growth opportunities and exposure to every stage of the immigration process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with clients to gather facts, documents, and supporting evidence for cases.
- Draft motions, briefs, legal correspondence, and applications for submission to USCIS, EOIR, and other government agencies.
- Attend USCIS interviews and immigration court hearings under attorney supervision (when permitted).
- Meet with DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Officers and DHS Attorneys to discuss client matters (training will be provided).
- Communicate with clients regularly regarding case strategy, updates, and deadlines.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law, policy, and procedure.
- Collaborate with paralegals and staff to ensure accuracy and timely case filings.
- Assist in community outreach, client workshops, or pro bono projects as needed.
- Some travel is required (ICE detention facilities in Baker County, Miami and other counties in FL).
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Spanish fluency required.
- At least 2 years of experience in immigration law.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
