Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience

A law firm in Tampa, FL, seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to lead a team in a high-volume immigration firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and drafting responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID), and appellate briefs.

Duties:

• Lead a team in researching and drafting responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and appellate briefs.
• Train a team of writers in written advocacy, research, and litigation skills.
• Train and oversee support specialists working with clients to provide additional evidence.
• Manage RFE response team to meet deadlines and improve response quality.
• Implement and track KPIs to manage high volumes of work.
• Track and identify trends in RFEs to improve processes.
• Analyze USCIS communications, including RFEs, NOIDs, and denials.
• Evaluate application materials and identify additional evidence.
• Train the team in legal and factual research.
• Review case submissions for attorney approval before submission.

Requirements:

• Graduate of ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission to practice law in a US state or territory.
• 3+ years of litigation experience with emphasis on written advocacy.
• Leadership/management experience.
• Ideally, 1+ year experience as an immigration attorney.
• Experience with various immigration applications is a plus.
• Substantial legal research and drafting experience.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) skills are a plus.
• Appellate background or heavy experience in drafting dispositive motions briefs.
• Prior immigration experience is preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Graduate of ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission to practice law in a state or territory of the US.

Skills:

• Strong written advocacy and litigation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.