Junior / Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

Canizares-Law-Group,-LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Canizares Law Group, LLC in Miami, FL, seeks a Junior/Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join our growing legal team. This full-time, in-person role offers training and exposure to asylum, removal proceedings, defensive applications for relief, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, VAWA applications, and waivers.

We welcome newly licensed attorneys or those beginning their careers in immigration law who are eager to learn, develop professionally, and

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Skills

Spanish language

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

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