About Us:
Our law firm is a dynamic and rapidly growing law practice based in Orlando, Florida steps away from the Orange County Courthouse and the U.S. Immigration Court in Downtown Orlando. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality, aggressive legal representation, we have expanded our practice to include immigration law, in addition to criminal defense. We are seeking a skilled and licensed immigration attorney to join our team and help us continue to build our immigration law division. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for immigrant rights and navigating the complexities of both criminal and immigration law within today's legal climate. As our firm expands, we are looking for a motivated, full-time attorney who is eager to contribute to our success and who is passionate about practicing immigration law.
Position Overview:
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated immigration attorney who is licensed to practice in any state of the union or U.S. territory. We are seeking a skilled and driven attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have a passion for client advocacy. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of immigration matters in both Immigration Court and USCIS, including ICE Bonds, removal proceedings, deportation defense, family-based immigration, VAWA, asylum claims, and employment visas. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated criminal defense attorneys while contributing to the development and growth of our immigration law division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in immigration proceedings, including removal defense, bond hearings, and appeals.
- Assist clients with family-based immigration petitions, asylum applications, adjustment of status, VAWA, and other immigration benefits.
- Prepare and file petitions, motions, applications with USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and other immigration courts.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and client records.
- Consult incarcerated criminal clients with ICE detainers.
- Handle all immigration intakes and potential new clients.
- Collaborate with criminal defense attorneys in matters involving both criminal and immigration issues, criminal convictions with immigration consequences, and ICE bonds.
- Stay current on changes in immigration law and policy, including potential impacts of legislation or court rulings.
- Continue building the immigration department and division.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from anaccredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in any state of the union and/or U.S. territory
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in immigration law
- Strong understanding of immigration laws, policies, and procedures, including both family and removal defense.
- Ability to handle complex legal matters involving the intersection of criminal and immigration law, also known as "Crimmigration".
- Ability to multi-task and handle various clients and legal matters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing a high caseload.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Commission/Bonus structure.
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunities for professional development and growth in both immigration and criminal defense law.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on client-centered service.
- Be part of a firm that is expanding its impact and services to the immigrant community.
- Flexible work arrangements available.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter. Please include details about your experience in immigration law.
Our law firm is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Expertise in Immigration, Immigration Law, and Immigration Issues
- Knowledge of Visas and handling related legal issues
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and work independently
- Experience with client representation in court is a plus
- Active license to practice law in any state of the union
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
