Immigration 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 is a Miami immigration firm built around one thing: defending immigrants and their families in removal proceedings before EOIR. Asylum, cancellation of removal, bond, Cuban Adjustment Act matters, and appeals are our daily work. Our clients come to us at some of the most frightening moments of their lives.

What you'll do

• Represent clients before EOIR in master calendar, individual (merits), and bond or custody redetermination hearings, including clients held in detention
• Develop case strategy and legal theories for removal defense and humanitarian relief: asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, Cuban Adjustment Act matters, and asylum-only proceedings
• Prepare clients and witnesses to testify; conduct direct and cross-examination
• Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda; manage filing deadlines and call-ups through ECAS
• Negotiate with OPLA and ICE counsel on prosecutorial discretion, stipulations, and bond
• Handle BIA appeals and support federal court matters where appropriate
• Represent clients in asylum and adjustment of status interviews before USCIS
• Counsel clients in plain English and Spanish, set honest expectations, and keep them informed at every stage
• Review declarations and evidence prepared by the paralegal team, and mentor the paralegals who support your cases

What we're looking for

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing in any U.S. state (Florida Bar preferred, not required)
• Fluent in English and Spanish, spoken and written; nearly all client communication is in Spanish
• Immigration law experience that includes removal proceedings before EOIR, at any level: law school clinic, fellowship, nonprofit, or private practice
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Warm, professional client-counseling skills, with composure in difficult conversations
• Organized, deadline-driven, and sound in judgment

You’ll stand out if you have

• Two or more years of removal defense practice, with asylum, cancellation of removal, or bond hearings you handled yourself
• Detained docket experience (Krome, Broward, or similar)
• BIA appeals, federal court, or asylum office experience

Experienced removal defense attorneys: we would be glad to talk about a senior role and compensation that reflects your experience.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A supportive, collaborative team that invests in your growth, with a clear path to senior roles
• Modern, technology-forward systems and strong paralegal support
• Meaningful work defending families and protecting their futures

Verde Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.