Immigration Attorney

MRA Recruiting Services • Milwaukee, WI

10d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Immigration Attorney expands legal services for diverse immigrant and refugee populations in Milwaukee and across Voces de la Frontera’s statewide chapters. Services include Know Your Rights education on asylum, civil rights, and labor rights; citizenship clinics and classes; support for naturalization; and pro bono consultations on immigration and labor issues. The attorney works with staff and volunteers to develop legal, asylum, citizenship, and labor-rights services; supports policy initiatives benefiting immigrant and refugee communities; and helps develop and review multilingual community education materials.

The role trains and supervises staff, volunteers, law students, paralegals, and legal fellows; reviews cases and connects clients with appropriate legal referrals or representation; coordinates with pro bono attorneys; and may represent clients in immigration court and related proceedings. The attorney also conducts legal research, provides community education and policy expertise, supports legislative advocacy, collaborates across organizational departments, and supervises the New American Program. Employment depends on the organization securing continued funding for the role.

Requirements

• J.D. required.
• At least 2 years of immigration legal services experience required.
• Written and oral fluency in English.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and public presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, and other standard office technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel frequently throughout Wisconsin.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasionally lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish fluency is a plus; the qualifications section also identifies English-Spanish fluency as a skill.
• Immigration court experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in community organizing, immigrant rights, advocacy, case management, crisis response, volunteer coordination, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train staff and volunteers to screen and prepare immigration applications and increase the number of BIA-accredited persons.
• Review cases to identify matters suitable for trained volunteers and matters requiring legal referral or representation.
• Coordinate and network with pro bono attorneys on Voces’ referral list and legal clinic.
• Train attorneys, volunteers, and staff for large-scale legal clinics.
• Supervise law students, paralegals, and legal fellows to build Voces’ legal capacity.
• Provide ongoing staff training to assess individuals’ eligibility for immigration benefits during consultations.
• Provide legal representation in some immigration court and other proceedings related to immigration and refugee status.
• Conduct legal research and monitor developments in immigration and labor law.
• Conduct community presentations on immigration topics, including Know Your Rights.
• Serve as a legal and policy expert in coalitions with external partners.
• Use community-grounded impact litigation in partnership with Voces’ policy advocacy, communications, and movement-building strategies.
• Collaborate with staff across communications, essential workers, youth organizing, and adult organizing departments.
• Provide legal analysis and technical assistance for legislative advocacy to colleagues, government officials and staff, media, and organizers.
• Support other staff on matters within the attorney’s subject-matter expertise.
• Supervise the New American Program.
• Travel throughout Wisconsin as needed.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents after 90 days, for full-time employees.
• Employer-paid life insurance after 90 days for full-time employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% after six months; the match increases after five years of service.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick time, maternity/paternity leave, bereavement leave, and paid holidays, in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
• Work phone or monthly phone stipend for eligible employees.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, leadership development, conferences, and career growth opportunities.
• Mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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