Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a dedicated Immigration Attorney to handle diverse immigration matters and represent clients in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a substantial caseload efficiently.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Make necessary adjustments to immigration applications/packets.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law changes.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine necessary legal strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential benefits in clients' cases.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of advancing legal cases.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar in Florida.

Skills:

• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.
• Excellent strategic planning and legal analysis skills.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.