Bilingual Immigration Defense Attorney

Verde Law, LLC.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Verde Law, PLLC seeks an experienced immigration attorney to defend clients in removal proceedings before EOIR in Miami. You will lead strategy, prepare clients and witnesses, and manage filings and deadlines. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential to communicate with clients in their preferred language.

You will negotiate with ICE/OPLA, handle appeals, and support federal court matters while mentoring paralegals. A strong track record in asylum, cancellation, or bond matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. license in good standing (Florida Bar preferred)
• Fluent in English and Spanish, spoken and written
• Immigration removal defense experience before EOIR
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent client-counseling and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before EOIR in master calendar, merits, and bond hearings
• Develop case strategy for asylum, withholding, CAT, and related matters
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony; conduct direct and cross-examination
• Draft motions and briefs; manage filing deadlines and ECAS
• Negotiate with DHS counsel on prosecutorial discretion and bonds
• Handle BIA appeals and related federal matters
• Represent clients in asylum interviews before USCIS
• Mentor paralegals and review evidence for cases

Skills

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Strong writing & advocacy

Client counseling

Organized & deadline-driven

Calm under pressure

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

ECAS familiarity

Westlaw / Lexis

Job description

Verde Law, PLLC seeks an experienced immigration attorney to defend clients in removal proceedings before EOIR in Miami. You will lead strategy, prepare clients and witnesses, and manage filings and deadlines. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential to communicate with clients in their preferred language.

You will negotiate with ICE/OPLA, handle appeals, and support federal court matters while mentoring paralegals. A strong track record in asylum, cancellation, or bond matters is preferred.