Immigration Attorney

Verde Law; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities and supportive团队

Job summary

Verde Law, PLLC in Miami focuses on defending immigrants and their families in removal proceedings before EOIR, including asylum, cancellation of removal, bond matters, Cuban Adjustment Act issues, and appeals. Our practice serves clients at their most vulnerable moments with clear, compassionate guidance.

We seek a J.D. with an active license (Florida Bar preferred) who is fluent in English and Spanish, and has immigration removal defense experience.

Qualifications

• 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: clinic, fellowship, nonprofit, or private practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before EOIR in master calendar, individual, and bond hearings, including detained clients.
• Develop case strategy and legal theories for removal defense and humanitarian relief.
• Prepare clients and witnesses to testify; conduct direct and cross-examination.
• Draft motions, briefs, and memoranda; manage filing deadlines and ECAS.
• Negotiate with OPLA and ICE counsel on prosecutorial discretion and bond.
• Handle BIA appeals and support federal court matters.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Time management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active U.S. law license (Florida Bar preferred)

Tools

ECAS

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

Newer attorneys with EOIR exposure are encouraged to apply. 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.