Immigration Staff Attorney Job at PrismHR, Plantation, FL

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  • PrismHR
  • Plantation, FL

Job Description

Immigration Staff Attorney

Broward, FL

About Us

Our company is a non-profit pro bono law firm serving the Southern Florida area. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. We have more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, we help thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized.

Position Summary

Our company seeks to hire an Immigration Staff Attorney in its Plantation office. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the attorney will assist in Naturalization, Green Card Renewals, Temporary Protected Status renewals, and Adjustment of Status applications. They will also handle some removal defense 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
  • Represent clients before various agencies, including immigration court, ICE, USCIS, and state and federal courts, in applications and advocacy for relief from removal.
  • Draft and Complete Immigration Forms and Packets to be sent to USCIS and Immigration Court

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • No experience is necessary; we are willing to train.
  • 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 is a plus.

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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Relief,

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