Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Miami is seeking a highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney to join its growing team. This role offers a promising career path with opportunities for advancement and professional growth. The successful candidate will handle a variety of immigration law matters, including removal proceedings, family-based petitions, and other USCIS applications. This position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team of experienced legal professionals.

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 and maintain a substantial caseload, ensuring efficient case progression.
• Conduct intake meetings with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and review various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes to immigration laws.
• Provide strategic consultations to potential clients and develop appropriate legal strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to identify potential benefits and case strategies.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward efficiently.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with case management software preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Strong team player, open to strategizing and collaborating with fellow attorneys.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar (or ability to become licensed in Florida).

Skills:

• Expertise in various immigration law matters, including removal defense, family-based petitions, and USCIS applications.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills for preparing briefs and legal documents.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle a high caseload.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other legal professionals.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Catered lunches and a collaborative office environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.