Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a skilled Immigration Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and manage their own caseload, engaging in direct client interactions and collaborating with a dedicated Immigration Team. The role involves representing clients in various immigration matters, preparing legal documentation, and providing strategic advice.

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of immigration cases effectively.
• Conduct intakes and interviews with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file a range of immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications and packets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to address changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine appropriate legal strategies.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony.
• Provide detailed legal analysis to identify potential case benefits and guide clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 1-4 years of experience in immigration law.
• Active Bar admission in Florida (or law graduates awaiting admission will be considered).
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR proceedings, legal writing, detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS processes.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing immigration applications and legal briefs.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Capacity to develop and implement effective legal strategies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.