Immigration Staff Attorney

Distro • Naples, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a Southern Florida non-profit law firm serving a diverse, multiethnic community in Collier County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to disadvantaged individuals. Our team of over 30 employees offers free services on a wide range of civil legal issues impacting health, safety, and self-sufficiency. We support vulnerable community members to find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build brighter futures. We focus on education, effective litigation, collaboration, expanding access to justice, identifying community needs, and challenging adverse systems, laws, and policies. The Immigration Law Unit handles cases including deportation defense, family- and humanitarian-based immigration benefits, T and U Visas, VAWA applications, and asylum. Responsibilities include direct client representation before Immigration Court and USCIS, community education and outreach, bar participation, and special legal/community projects.

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association
• Sensitivity and awareness of the needs of the populations served
• Ability to manage a large caseload professionally in a high-stress environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Constructive teamwork capability

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of Immigration law experience
• Experience serving low-income individuals, crime victims, veterans, or marginalized communities
• Multilingual ability

Responsibilities

• Direct client representation before Immigration Court and USCIS
• Community education and outreach
• Bar participation
• Special legal/community projects

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance for the employee
• Retirement plan participation
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Generous leave allowances: starting at 15 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year
• Supportive work-life balance environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed