Associate Attorney - Immigration

Build My Great Team; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match soon

Paid time off

Job summary

Build My Great Team is seeking an experienced immigration attorney in Miami, FL to handle removal defense, humanitarian and family-based matters. You will manage a diverse caseload, appear in Immigration Court, and supervise client communications from intake to final disposition.

Competitive salary range $110,000–$150,000 with a 20% origination bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; JD and active bar in good standing are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years immigration law experience, including time in Immigration Court.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience with immigration case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse immigration caseload from first consultation through final resolution.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, including hearings.
• Prepare family-based petitions, waivers, and naturalization support; guide clients through USCIS processes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal research

Courtroom skills

Education

J.D. and bar admission in good standing

Tools

Clio

Docketwise

INSZoom

LollyLaw

Job description

Miami, Florida | Full-Time | In-Office

$110,000 to $150,000 DOE | 20% Origination Bonus | Bilingual English/Spanish

This role offers a balance many immigration attorneys look for: meaningful time in court on removal and asylum cases, alongside family-based and naturalization work, with an experienced team supporting you along the way.

Our client is an established immigration law firm in Miami, Florida representing individuals and families across South Florida. The practice covers humanitarian and removal defense, federal litigation, and family-based immigration, and it is built on strong client advocacy and staying with clients through every stage of their case.

This is a long-term role with an established practice, not a steppingstone. You will own a diverse caseload from first consultation to final outcome with an experienced team behind you, and the firm offers relocation help if you are moving to the area.

About the Role

You will handle a mix of removal defense, humanitarian, and family-based matters, splitting your time between immigration court and USCIS. Expect to run consultations, appear at hearings, and keep clients informed from start to finish.

Business development is rewarded, not required. Bring in a client and you earn a 20% origination bonus with no cap, plus additional performance incentives.

Key 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

Requirements

Experience and background:

• 2+ years of immigration law experience, including time in Immigration Court
• Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills
• Experience with immigration case management software (such as Clio, Docketwise, INSZoom, or LollyLaw) is a plus

Must-haves:

• J.D. and active bar admission in good standing in any U.S. state
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• A passion for advocating for immigrants and their families
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a busy caseload

Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience
• 20% origination bonus on clients you bring in, with no cap, plus additional performance incentives
• Medical insurance, with the firm paying 60% of the employee-only premium, plus 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 your first year
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to South Florida
• Free parking

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.