Immigration Associate Attorney- Bilingual Spanish

VAZQUEZ & POUDAT PLLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC in Orlando is seeking an Associate Attorney fluent in Spanish and English to join our boutique immigration practice. You will work directly with the firm's partners on a varied caseload of employment, business and family immigration matters, from initial strategy through filing, RFEs and interviews.

This is an ideal role for an attorney who wants to build a career in immigration law, learn from experienced practitioners and take on increasing responsibility as their skills

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license in the U.S. (Florida Bar preferred).
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong legal writing and research skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Immigration law experience is a plus but not required.
• French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess client eligibility and help develop case strategy under the guidance of the partners.
• Prepare petitions, applications, support letters, briefs and responses to RFEs and Notices of Intent to Deny.
• Draft business-related documents supporting immigration filings, including client declarations and corporate documentation.
• Conduct legal research on immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance and case law.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and consular appointments, and attend interviews as needed.
• Communicate with clients in Spanish and English, explaining complex processes clearly and with care.
• Review and organize evidence, translations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized client files and case records.
• Collaborate with partners, legal assistants and outside professionals such as business plan writers and translators.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About Us

Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC is a boutique immigration law firm in Orlando led by a Florida Board Certified immigration attorney. We represent entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, employers and families from around the world, with a practice built on careful, high-quality petitions and close personal attention to every client. Our work spans business and employment-based immigration (E-2, E-1, EB-5, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, PERM, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, B-1) as well as family-based matters. We are a multilingual office serving a large international client base.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is fluent in Spanish and English to join our team. You will work directly with the firm's partners on a varied caseload of employment, business and family immigration matters, from initial strategy through filing, Requests for Evidence and interviews. This is an ideal role for an attorney who wants to build a career in immigration law, learn from experienced practitioners and take on increasing responsibility as their skills grow.

Responsibilities

• Assess client eligibility and help develop case strategy under the guidance of the partners
• Prepare petitions, applications, support letters, legal briefs and responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny
• Draft business-related documents supporting immigration filings, including client declarations and corporate documentation
• Conduct legal research on immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance and case law
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and consular appointments, and attend interviews as needed
• Communicate with clients in Spanish and English, explaining complex processes clearly and with care
• Review and organize evidence, translations and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate, well-organized client files and case records
• Collaborate with partners, legal assistants and outside professionals such as business plan writers and translators

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the bar of any U.S. state or D.C. (Florida Bar membership preferred)
• Full professional fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken (required)
• Strong legal writing and research skills, with close attention to detail
• Excellent client communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Collaborative and eager to learn
• Immigration law experience (clerkship, clinic, internship or practice) is a plus but not required
• French language skills are a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Career advancement opportunities and direct mentorship from experienced immigration attorneys
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to a sophisticated business and investor immigration practice
• A supportive, multilingual boutique firm environment