Pernini Legal LLC · 19 hours ago
Immigration Associate Attorney - Miami
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$240K/yr - $260K/yr
2+ years expPernini Legal LLC is a premier AmLaw 50 firm seeking a Junior Immigration Associate Attorney to join its distinguished Immigration, Nationality & Consular Law Practice in Miami. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with seasoned practitioners across a wide range of business and family-based immigration matters.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepare and file immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions for individuals and corporate clients
Advise clients on regulatory requirements relating to immigration, nationality, and consular matters
Handle family-based immigration matters, including petitions, consular processing, and adjustment of status
Support clients through naturalization proceedings and related filings
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, petitions, supporting documentation, and correspondence
Manage case strategy, timelines, and client communication
Assist employers with compliance obligations under immigration and labor regulations
Collaborate with partners and team members to provide strategic, solutions-focused representation
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
2–3 years of substantive immigration law experience
Experience representing foreign nationals and U.S. employers in immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions
Background handling employment-based petitions, investment visas, family-based immigration, consular processing, and naturalization matters
Familiarity with agencies including USCIS, DOL, ICE, and DOS
Experience advising employers on compliance with immigration and labor regulations
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
High level of professionalism, reliability, and client-service mindset
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, collegial environment with direct partner and client interaction
Preferred
Fluency in both Spanish and English, including the ability to review, draft, and translate legal documents STRONGLY preferred
Benefits
Bonus opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; time off; and wellness and mental health support
Additional Perks: backup child care, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and breast milk shipping services for mothers on business travel, among others
Company
Pernini Legal LLC
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase