Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in immigration law seeks an experienced Immigration Associate Attorney to join their team in Miami Beach, FL. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of immigration matters, focusing on family and humanitarian-based petitions, asylum and removal defense, and immigration issues.

Duties:

• Maintain and update case files and correspondences.
• Coordinate case and legal strategies with team members.
• Prepare and manage various case filings and deadlines.
• Review, edit, and prepare briefs, cover letters, and case filings to USCIS.
• Conduct research on unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and agency rulings.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting immigration law.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• JD degree or LL.M. from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in good standing in the USA.
• 2-5 years of experience in general immigration law, with specific expertise in family and humanitarian-based petitions.
• 2-5 years of experience in asylum and removal defense.
• 2-5 years of experience in immigration.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability regarding work schedule.
• Excellent communication, reading, and writing skills in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional computer skills, including learning new software applications quickly.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree or LL.M. from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in good standing in the USA.

Skills:

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability with work schedule.
• Strong communication, reading, and writing skills in both English and Spanish.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Location: Miami Beach, FL

Benefits Offered: The firm offers health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, PTO, and paid holidays.