Immigration Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

About the position

The Associate Immigration Attorney position at The Matian Firm offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience in immigration law. The role involves managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with a team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants. The firm is committed to protecting clients' rights and providing strategic legal solutions in immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of cases.
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy.
• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 1 to 4 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance