Job Description

About us

Serving the vibrant South Florida community of Broward County, we are a dedicated non-profit pro bono law firm committed to ensuring equal access to justice. Our passionate team of over 125 individuals, including more than 50 attorneys, works diligently every day to provide high-quality, free civil legal assistance, representation, and educational resources to disadvantaged individuals and families. We address a wide spectrum of critical legal issues impacting their health, safety, and ability to achieve self-sufficiency. Each year, we empower thousands to find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build more promising futures. Through proactive education, strategic litigation, and collaborative partnerships, we strive to expand justice for all, understand and address the evolving needs of our community, and advocate for systemic change to challenge barriers faced by the underserved and marginalized.

Position Summary

We seek to hire an Immigration Staff Attorney in its Plantation office. Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team, the attorney will represent unaccompanied minors; non-citizen minors who were abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents; immigrant children not living with their parents; asylum; and special immigrant juvenile status before the Immigration Court and the Department of Homeland Security and will be cross-trained in other areas of immigration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual immigration consultations and know-your-rights presentations to immigrant communities.
• Represent clients before various agencies, including immigration court, ICE, USCIS, and state and federal courts, in applications and advocacy for relief from removal.
• Engage with allied community organizations, including presenting community education programs;
• Participate in the preparation of grant and billing reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The attorney will have demonstrated the capacity to exhibit appropriate sensitivity to and empathy for children who have survived traumatic experiences and will be passionate about serving immigrants and vulnerable populations;
• Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• An ability to balance and manage a variety of responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to speak Spanish or another language in addition to English a plus
• No experience is necessary willing to train

Education & Experience

• Active membership in a State Bar (Does not have to be Florida);
• The attorney will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required;

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow. To enrich our team and better reflect the diverse world we serve, we especially welcome applications from individuals who identify as persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those from communities that have been historically underrepresented. We firmly believe that a variety of backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to provide exceptional service. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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