Immigration Litigation Attorney — Lead Individual Hearings

Abogados W; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy Fridays – One Paid Friday Off每月

20 Days Paid Vacation

Health Insurance (50% company contrib)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Genuine Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Abogados W, based in Miami, seeks a Litigation Attorney focusing on immigration court work including Individual and Detained Hearings. The role leads strategy, supports a growing Litigation Department, and mentors junior staff.

You will handle EOIR representations, asylum petitions, and status adjustments while ensuring rigorous case preparation and research. Join a firm committed to client dedication and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with any U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 1–3 years of U.S. immigration litigation experience with EOIR exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration law and EOIR procedures.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency with major legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw).
• Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct Individual Hearings before EOIR.
• Represent clients in detained and non-detained immigration cases.
• Supervise, train, and mentor immigration paralegals and assistants.
• Draft and review asylum applications (I-589), 42B/42A petitions, and adjustments of status before EOIR.
• Handle bond motions and motions to terminate/admin close.
• Perform other immigration filings as needed.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration law and policy changes.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Mentoring

Spanish (preferred)

Education

JD from accredited U.S. law school

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Abogados W, based in Miami, seeks a Litigation Attorney focusing on immigration court work including Individual and Detained Hearings. The role leads strategy, supports a growing Litigation Department, and mentors junior staff.

You will handle EOIR representations, asylum petitions, and status adjustments while ensuring rigorous case preparation and research. Join a firm committed to client dedication and work-life balance.