Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
An established law firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team in Miami, FL. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration attorney with 5-8 years of experience to take on a leadership role and further develop their career within a growing firm. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, represent clients in complex immigration proceedings, and collaborate with a dedicated team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Location:

• Miami, FL

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions to clients
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
• Manage caseload, ensuring effective progression of cases
• Conduct intake sessions with detained individuals at immigration detention centers
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine the best approach for each case
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court or USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to clients and advise on potential case benefits
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration-related cases

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in Immigration Law
• Proven ability to manage complex immigration cases and lead a caseload
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• A track record of advancing legal cases and managing a high-volume caseload
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines
• Expertise in immigration law, especially EOIR and USCIS matters
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking