Associate Attorney

Fonte Friz-Garcia Immigration Firm is a dynamic, well-established immigration law firm in Coral Gables seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging immigration caseload, including employment-based and family-based matters, removal defense, humanitarian relief, federal litigation, and other complex immigration cases. The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney with excellent legal writing and advocacy skills who is passionate about representing immigrants and making a meaningful impact. Responsibilities Represent clients in a broad range of immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, and federal courts, as appropriate. Prepare and file employment-based and family-based petitions, nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, PERM labor certifications, naturalization applications, waivers, removal defense filings, and other immigration matters. Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other filings. Appear at hearings, interviews, and other proceedings before immigration agencies and courts, as appropriate. Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys. Communicate effectively with clients throughout the representation and provide exceptional legal counsel. Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accurate and timely case preparation. Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with all filing deadlines and procedural requirements. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction;Florida Bar membership preferred. Immigration law experience is strongly preferred. Experience handling matters before USCIS and/or EOIR is preferred. Strong interest in immigration litigation and courtroom advocacy. Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and legal support staff. Strong commitment to providing exceptional client service and high-quality legal representation. #J-18808-Ljbffr