Immigration Attorney
Distro•Naples, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Immigration Law Unit handles a variety of immigration cases, including deportation defense, family-based and humanitarian-based immigration benefits, T and U Visas, VAWA applications, and asylum matters. In addition to providing direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and USCIS, the position requires preparing and delivering community education; conducting outreach; active bar participation; and special legal and community projects.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association
- Demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve
- Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to work constructively with others
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak more than one language is a plus
- 1 - 3 years of experience in Immigration law preferred
- Experience serving low-income individuals, victims of crime, veterans, or other marginalized communities preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and USCIS
- Preparing and delivering community education
- Conducting outreach
- Active bar participation
- Special legal and community projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
