Remote Immigration Attorney (ICE)

Associate Attorney (EOIR: ICE) Who is Flora Legal Group? We are a team of passionate immigration professionals providing guidance and hope by advocating for and empowering all people to build a prosperous future. We see a future where the immigrant community is welcomed and valued, creating a better world for generations to come. For more information about our law firm and core values, please visit www.floralegalgroup.com. Job Summary Flora Legal Group is an Indianapolis-based immigration firm committed to serving the immigrant community. We are seeking an Associate Attorney (EOIR: ICE) with a heart and passion to help immigrants and a desire to thrive in a large, team-oriented immigration practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising the firm's ICE and detained EOIR dockets and provide effective and compassionate legal advocacy for clients in detention. This position involves evaluating ICE investigation records, primary responsibility for developing case strategies, monitoring and reviewing detained team KPIs, and representing clients in bond and individual hearings. Due to the nature of this role, fluency in both Spanish and English is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the firm's ICE and detained EOIR dockets;
• Reviews ICE investigation information to identify potential relief options and assumes primary responsibility for developing strategy;
• Monitors detained team KPIs, assisting with improvement training, etc. for the detained docket;
• Represents clients in bond hearings, detained master calendar hearings, and detained individual hearings;
• Prepares for and attends hearing preparation appointments with clients;
• Communicates with clients regarding case processing and case updates;
• Provides updates and support to designated contacts (e.g., clients' family members);
• Reviews and signs packets for the ICE/detained EOIR docket;
• Attends various team and firm meetings when requested;
• Handles and follows cases from inception to completion within the stipulated timeframe;
• Enters information in case management software to include notes, client correspondence, hours utilized, and matter updates;
• Completes all tasks in case management software by due date;
• Time tracks hours worked in accordance with the firm’s time tracking policy.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing to apply; Juris Doctorate required.
• 5+ years immigration experience preferred; strong background in removal proceedings required. *Salary range is based on years of experience.
• Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) required.
• Demonstrated success training and managing others.
• Passion for immigration law.
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy helping people.
• Be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and financial security! Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Gym membership;
• Financial budgeting and coaching assistance;
• Free telehealth and therapy appointments;
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage;
• Paid holidays and paid time off;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after six months;
• We cover bar dues, AILA membership, and CLE costs.

Our firm currently hires employees from the following states: Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship?
• Are you located in one of the states in which we hire? (See job post.)
• How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a law firm setting?

Experience:

• Immigration law: 5 years (Preferred)
• removal proceedings: 2 years (Required)

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