Habeas Mentoring Attorney (Part-time, 5-10 hours per week)

American Immigration Council • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. The Council brings together individuals adept at solving problems and employs four coordinated approaches to advance change—litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications.

The Part-Time Habeas Attorney is tasked with supporting the IJC team and our pro bono attorney volunteers with our habeas work. This will entail gathering information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States and assisting in the mentorship of attorney volunteers on habeas cases. This part-time contract position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week, to be worked flexibly depending on the requirements of IJC.

Requirements

• J.D. Active and in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Member of at least one federal district court bar
• Immigration habeas experience required
• Commitment to the mission of the Immigration Justice Campaign and the American Immigration Council
• Solid research skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to guide and mentor other attorneys
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and multiple assignments through effective time management
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, strategies, and circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Admitted to and experience with at least one Texas district court strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and gather information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States
• Create and edit manuals, practice advisories, samples, and other materials to support attorney volunteers working on habeas cases
• Ensure that habeas materials are kept up-to-date as needed
• Assist in the mentorship of attorney volunteers working on habeas cases
• Support volunteers by answering questions and providing guidance on habeas
• Participate in training webinars about habeas as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree