Immigration Staff Attorney Collier

Job Description

Job Description

About Us
We are a Southern Florida area non-profit law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a diverse and multiethnic community across Collier County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Collier County. Our company has more than 30 employees, 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 the most vulnerable members of our community 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
The Immigration Law Unit handles a variety of immigration cases, including deportation defense, family-based and humanitarian-based immigration benefits, T and U Visas, VAWA applications, and asylum matters. In addition to providing direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and USCIS, the position requires preparing and delivering community education; conducting outreach; active bar participation; and special legal and community projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve;
• 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;
• Ability to work constructively with others;
• The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association;
• 1 - 3 years of experience in Immigration law preferred;
• Experience serving low-income individuals, victims of crime, veterans, or other marginalized communities preferred but not required;