Junior / Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

CANIZARES LAW GROUP, LLC; Florida; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CANIZARES LAW GROUP, LLC seeks a Junior/Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join our nationwide immigration practice. This role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to asylum, removal proceedings, family-based petitions, and more. Fluency in Spanish and admission to a U.S.

state bar are required to serve clients effectively. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills, professional communication, and a drive to grow within immigration law.

Qualificações

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Spanish proficiency required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Willing to travel outside the state when necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Communicating regularly with clients about case status.
• Managing an assigned caseload and meeting deadlines.
• Conducting legal research on immigration law.
• Drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, declarations.
• Reviewing applications, petitions, and filings.
• Preparing clients for USCIS interviews and Immigration Court.
• Appearing at USCIS interviews and court proceedings under supervision.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Staying informed on legal and policy developments.
• Developing legal strategies with supervising attorneys.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Spanish language

Client communication

Time management

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Canizares Law Group, LLC, established in 2017, is an immigration law firm serving clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment. Our firm currently employs approximately 52 team members, including 9 attorneys and our Senior Partner, Claudia Canizares.

We are seeking a Junior / Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join our growing legal team. This position is ideal for a newly licensed attorney or an attorney beginning their career in immigration law who is eager to learn, develop professionally, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

Prior immigration law experience is preferred but not required. The selected attorney will receive guidance and training while gaining exposure to a variety of immigration matters, including asylum, removal proceedings, defensive applications for relief, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, VAWA applications, and waivers.

We are looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in immigration law, excellent research and writing skills, and a willingness to develop confidence representing clients before USCIS and Immigration Court.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Must speak Spanish.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients.
• Empathetic and passionate about helping clients navigate the immigration process.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback and mentorship.
• Desire for continued professional growth.
• Willingness to travel outside of the state when necessary.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Communicating regularly with clients regarding the status and development of their cases.
• Assisting with and managing an assigned caseload while meeting court, USCIS, and internal deadlines.
• Conducting legal research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, and case law.
• Drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, declarations, and other legal documents.
• Reviewing immigration applications, petitions, supporting documentation, and filings.
• Assisting in the preparation of clients for USCIS interviews and Immigration Court hearings.
• Appearing at USCIS interviews and Immigration Court proceedings as assigned and with appropriate supervision and training.
• Working with supervising attorneys to develop legal strategies for clients' cases.
• Staying informed regarding legal and policy developments that may impact our clients.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, case coordinators, and other team members to ensure cases are handled efficiently and professionally.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is interested in developing a career in immigration law while receiving hands-on experience in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute: Miami, FL 33144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Miami, FL 33144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person