Associate Attorney - Immigration
About The Position
An established immigration law firm in Miami, Florida, representing individuals and families across South Florida, is hiring an Associate Attorney for a long-term role. The practice includes humanitarian and removal defense, federal litigation, and family-based immigration. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload from initial consultation through final resolution, with support from an experienced team. The work includes removal defense and humanitarian matters, as well as family-based immigration and naturalization. The attorney will split time between Immigration Court and USCIS, conduct consultations, appear at hearings and interviews, and keep clients informed throughout their cases. Business development is optional; the firm offers an uncapped 20% origination bonus for clients the attorney brings in, along with additional performance incentives. The position is full-time and in-office in Miami. Salary is $110,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to South Florida.
Requirements
- J.D. and active bar admission in good standing in any U.S. state.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- At least 2 years of immigration law experience, including experience in Immigration Court.
- Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.
- Passion for advocating for immigrants and their families.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a busy caseload.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with immigration case management software such as Clio, Docketwise, INSZoom, or LollyLaw.
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse immigration caseload from first consultation through final resolution.
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, including master calendar and individual hearings.
- Handle humanitarian matters, including asylum and other protection from removal.
- Prepare waivers and other applications for relief.
- Prepare family-based petitions and green card applications, and represent clients at USCIS interviews.
- Guide permanent residents through naturalization.
- Draft briefs and motions and conduct legal research.
- Keep clients informed with clear, consistent communication and meet every court deadline.
Benefits
- 20% origination bonus, with no cap, for clients the attorney brings in.
- Additional performance incentives.
- Medical insurance, with the firm paying 60% of the employee-only premium.
- Optional dental, vision, and gap coverage available at employee cost.
- 401(k) retirement plan, with a company match planned soon.
- 10 days of paid time off in the first year.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to South Florida.
- Free parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
