Attorney (Immigration Law)

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.

West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

401K matching

Law school student loan repayment assistance

401K match

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursements

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A nonprofit law firm in Palm Beach County is seeking an attorney to provide immigration representation for low-income residents, focusing on victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The successful candidate will handle cases from start to finish, conduct client interviews, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Requires a Juris Doctor degree and bar membership, along with bilingual English/Spanish skills. Full-time position with a benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

Must pass Level 2 background screening and internal conflict check.
Knowledge of immigration law preferred but not required.
Commitment to remain in position for at least one year.
Willingness to travel within Palm Beach County and surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

Represents clients in immigration matters before U.S. authorities.
Handles all aspects of immigration case preparation from beginning to end.
Ensures compliance with case count and billing requirements.
Perform legal research and maintain case files in accordance with project requirements.
Ensure compliance with funding and billing guidelines.
Deliver outreach and informational presentations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Excellent verbal and written skills

Strong positive interpersonal skills

Good judgment and organization

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

Member in good standing of a bar association

Job description

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit charitable law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to the justice system for the low‑income, disadvantaged and traditionally underserved residents of Palm Beach County. The Legal Aid Society’s Immigrant Advocacy Project provides free legal services to immigrants applying for lawful permanent residency, with a focus on noncitizen victims of domestic violence and dependent immigrant children, and community education in the area of immigration and nationality law.

Job Summary

Provides immigration representation to low‑income residents of Palm Beach County with an emphasis on representing victims of violent crime, victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking. Work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional evening or weekend work as required to effectively represent clients. Travel throughout Palm Beach County and occasional travel to Broward County, Dade County and other counties within the jurisdiction of the West Palm Beach USCIS Field Office is required. Attorney is supervised by and reports directly to the Supervising Attorney. Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Represents clients in immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Handles all aspects of immigration case preparation from beginning to end.
Conducts interviews of clients at the office and at outreach locations.
Assesses eligibility for project representation and options for immigration benefits.
Investigates and develops cases, including conducting necessary interviews and consulting appropriate agencies and resources.
Drafts letters, memos, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents and written materials as necessary.
Performs legal research.
Ensures compliance with case count and billing requirements as required by project funders.
Maintains accurate and complete records and files regarding cases. Opens and closes files, enters billing and detailed case notes in case management databases.
Makes referrals to appropriate alternative or additional sources of assistance.
Develops a working knowledge of immigration law and procedure as it pertains to humanitarian relief with an emphasis on options for victims of domestic violence, victims of violent crime and victims of human trafficking.
May be required to develop and conduct occasional informational presentations for partner agencies.
Attends staff and other meetings in the community as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
Complies with all unit and agency policies and procedures.
Must work the days and hours to perform all assigned tasks and be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees and clients of the organization. Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
Assists the Executive Director and/or supervisor with special projects, assignments and any additional duties as deemed appropriate or as needed.

Position Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
Member in good standing of a bar association within the United States.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of immigration law preferred but not required.
Must pass Level 2 background screening and internal conflict check process.
Ability to engage in public speaking when necessary.
Commitment to remain in position for at least one (1) year.
Dependability, initiative, motivation, and concern for interests of clients.
Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
Good judgment and organization.
Ability to work independently and responsibly.
High ethical standards.

Salary Range

Salary range depending on experience.
Full benefits package in addition to salary includes:
- Vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year (beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment) and increases to 3 weeks a year after two years of employment.
- Sick leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year (beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment).
- 11-13 paid holidays per year (depending on court schedule).
- Health, dental and vision insurance (beginning first of the month after 30 days of employment).
- Employer paid short-term disability/long-term disability and life insurance (beginning first of the month after 30 days of employment).
- Employer matches up to 5% of 401K plan contribution (eligible after one year of service).
- Salary paid bi-weekly by direct deposit.
- Mileage and reimbursements processed weekly.
- Law school student loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals.