immigration staff attorney.

Responsibilities:
Legal Representation: Provide comprehensive legal representation to individuals before various government agencies, including U.S. Immigration Courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of State, and other relevant bodies.

Court Proceedings: Represent clients in U.S. state courts when necessary, and prepare and file appeals, motions, and petitions before federal district courts and federal circuit courts.

Caseload Management: Independently manage large caseloads in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely case preparation and adherence to all legal deadlines.

Client Consultation & Preparation: Conduct thorough client consultations, determine eligibility, identify legal problems, and provide appropriate legal assistance (advice, referrals, representation). Prepare clients for interviews before USCIS, U.S. Immigration Courts, and state courts.

Legal Strategy & Research: Analyze probable case outcomes, interpret immigration laws, rulings, agency guidance, and regulations to develop sound legal strategies. Conduct in-depth legal research to support case development and litigation.

Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise paralegals on assigned cases, monitoring progress, setting case strategies, and overseeing recordkeeping and document preparation. Provide constructive feedback and serve as a role model.

Legal Document Preparation: Draft high-quality legal cover letters, memorandums, briefs, and opinions.

Client Communication: Maintain clear and consistent client communication through telephonic, electronic, and written methods, keeping them informed of case progress.

Outreach & Advocacy: Participate in outreach efforts, case acceptance meetings, and promote accessibility to legal services for all clients.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective client advocacy, legal drafting, and court appearances.
Proven ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Education:
Doctorate

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience providing legal representation in immigration matters highly preferred.
Foreign language proficiency highly preferred (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole) to serve a diverse client base.
Ability to perform manual and electronic searches using external legal systems.


If you are a driven and compassionate attorney ready to make a significant impact through immigration law in Florida, we encourage you to apply

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).