Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in South Florida is seeking a full-time Immigration Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will focus on family and humanitarian-based immigration cases, including removal defense. This position offers an excellent opportunity for attorneys with immigration experience to further their careers in a highly respected legal environment.

Location:

• Hollywood, FL

Duties:

• Represent clients in family-based, humanitarian, and removal defense immigration cases.
• Prepare and submit immigration petitions, applications, and related filings to USCIS and other agencies.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding the immigration process.
• Prepare for and attend immigration court hearings, including conducting legal research, drafting motions, and preparing other documents.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and legal professionals to resolve cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration law and procedural changes.
• Manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines and maintaining organization.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in immigration law, including family, humanitarian, and removal defense cases.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and legal writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent client communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.

Skills:

• Expertise in immigration law, including family, humanitarian, and removal defense.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Bilingual: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (compensation details unspecified)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options

This Florida-based law firm deals with immigration law issues concerning immigrants and their families throughout the state, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Their areas of concentration include naturalization law, immigration practice, citizenship issues, deportation, adjustment of status, civil litigation, mediation, appeals, hearings, and other areas. The members of this firm have excellent skills in legal writing, hearing, trials, mediation, and the litigation process. They stay up to date on the latest immigration and USCIS policies and have successfully resolved cases for many clients and their families.