Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Location: Doral, FL

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Doral, FL is looking to hire an experienced Senior Immigration Attorney. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with significant immigration and management experience to lead a team of legal professionals, manage high caseloads, and contribute to the firm’s growth in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role offers an excellent work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure long-term career satisfaction and personal well-being.

Duties:

• Oversee and manage multiple associate attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.

• Supervise and train new attorneys and staff members to ensure top-quality legal support.

• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding office operations and team progress.

• Prepare educational materials and presentations for ongoing attorney training.

• Assist senior leadership with complex immigration cases that require advanced legal analysis and strategy.

• Ensure deadlines are met and project management tasks are efficiently handled.

• Meet with potential new clients to discuss legal options.

• Collaborate with associate attorneys and paralegals to coordinate case strategies.

• Prepare and revise court documents and legal filings.

• Conduct legal research, drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda as required.

• Stay up to date with legislative changes and evolving case law in immigration.

• Contribute to marketing efforts to promote the firm’s services.

• Work one Saturday a month with potential bonuses for new clients signed during those days.

• Cross-sell the firm’s other practice areas to clients.

• Represent clients in court hearings and trials as needed.

• Apply expertise in areas like Family Petitions, Asylum, SIJIS, U-Visas, Waivers, and more.

• Additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

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

• Active Bar License in Good Standing from any U.S. State or Puerto Rico.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Fluent in Spanish (required).

• Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience or transferable skills from related legal fields.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar License in Good Standing from any U.S. State or Puerto Rico.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• High organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a high caseload.

• Knowledge of U.S. immigration law and procedures, including family-based petitions, asylum, and more.

• Fluent in Spanish.

• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Relocation reimbursement if applicable.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid Holidays, Birthdays, and Work Anniversaries.

• Paid Sick Time and Personal Leave.

• 401(k) Matching.

• Life Insurance.

• Parking availability.