Immigration Associate Attorney- Bilingual Spanish
Orlando
Immigration Associate Attorney- Bilingual Spanish
Full Time • Orlando
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About Us
Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC is a boutique immigration law firm in Orlando led by a Florida Board Certified immigration attorney. We represent entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, employers and families from around the world, with a practice built on careful, high-quality petitions and close personal attention to every client. Our work spans business and employment-based immigration (E-2, E-1, EB-5, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, PERM, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, B-1) as well as family-based matters. We are a multilingual office serving a large international client base.
Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC is a boutique immigration law firm in Orlando led by a Florida Board Certified immigration attorney. We represent entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, employers and families from around the world, with a practice built on careful, high-quality petitions and close personal attention to every client. Our work spans business and employment-based immigration (E-2, E-1, EB-5, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, PERM, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, B-1) as well as family-based matters. We are a multilingual office serving a large international client base.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is fluent in Spanish and English to join our team. You will work directly with the firm's partners on a varied caseload of employment, business and family immigration matters, from initial strategy through filing, Requests for Evidence and interviews. This is an ideal role for an attorney who wants to build a career in immigration law, learn from experienced practitioners and take on increasing responsibility as their skills grow.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is fluent in Spanish and English to join our team. You will work directly with the firm's partners on a varied caseload of employment, business and family immigration matters, from initial strategy through filing, Requests for Evidence and interviews. This is an ideal role for an attorney who wants to build a career in immigration law, learn from experienced practitioners and take on increasing responsibility as their skills grow.
Responsibilities
- Assess client eligibility and help develop case strategy under the guidance of the partners
- Prepare petitions, applications, support letters, legal briefs and responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny
- Draft business-related documents supporting immigration filings, including client declarations and corporate documentation
- Conduct legal research on immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance and case law
- Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and consular appointments, and attend interviews as needed
- Communicate with clients in Spanish and English, explaining complex processes clearly and with care
- Review and organize evidence, translations and supporting documentation
- Maintain accurate, well-organized client files and case records
- Collaborate with partners, legal assistants and outside professionals such as business plan writers and translators
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license and good standing with the bar of any U.S. state or D.C. (Florida Bar membership preferred)
- Full professional fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken (required)
- Strong legal writing and research skills, with close attention to detail
- Excellent client communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
- Collaborative and eager to learn
- Immigration law experience (clerkship, clinic, internship or practice) is a plus but not required
- French language skills are a plus
Benefits and Perks
- Career advancement opportunities and direct mentorship from experienced immigration attorneys
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Exposure to a sophisticated business and investor immigration practice
- A supportive, multilingual boutique firm environment
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Vazquez & Poudat
Suzanne E. Vazquez and Maud Poudat are certified as experts in the field of US Immigration law by the Florida bar association, the entity that governs who may practice law in Florida. Board certification in the area of US Immigration law is held by less than one hundred attorneys licensed in Florida. It requires passage of a rigorous exam and peer review.
Vazquez & Poudat is a US Immigration Law Firm based in Orlando, FL, that prides itself with protecting the rights of its clients by ensuring that each client receives individualized attention and excellent service at all times.
Our past successes are a direct result of our tailoring our representation and strategy to each individual client's needs. We know that attention to detail makes all the difference, and use this principle to guide representation.
Vazquez & Poudat is a US Immigration Law Firm based in Orlando, FL, that prides itself with protecting the rights of its clients by ensuring that each client receives individualized attention and excellent service at all times.
Our past successes are a direct result of our tailoring our representation and strategy to each individual client's needs. We know that attention to detail makes all the difference, and use this principle to guide representation.
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