Immigration Attorney

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The MILA Supervising Attorney will work with the MICOP Immigration Legal Assistance Program. The MILA Supervising Attorney is responsible for representing clients in affirmative types of immigration legal status before California Superior Court, USCIS, and for removal defense before Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals and US 9th Circuit Court. The MILA Supervising Attorney will collaborate with the MILA Program Manager regarding caseload, staffing and all program needs. The MILA Supervising Attorney will supervise and strategize with MILA Staff Attorneys.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Maintain active California Bar License
At least 6 years experience practicing immigration law.
Passion for the mission of supporting, empowering, and organizing the indigenous migrant community in California’s Central Coast.
Experience representing clients in immigration court.
Experience filing applications for relief, supporting evidence, and country conditions before the USCIS, Immigration Court.
Experience preparing and filing appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals or US 9th Circuit Court.
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, victims of crimes; unaccompanied minors, and persons seeking asylum.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Supervise the MILA legal team to prioritize workload.
Possess outstanding time management skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Genuine commitment to addressing community issues.
High degree of competency understanding the political process and government structures.
Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
Bilingual: Spanish-English (oral communication, reading and writing, required).

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Mixteco language, preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes on potential clients.
Evaluate clients for potential immigration legal status eligibility.
Represent clients in court.
File pleadings, motions, and various court documents.
Work with the MILA team (trilingual caseworkers, outreach and education team, MILA Manager, and Department of Justice Accredited Representatives).
Supervise and mentor staff attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives.
Completion of required USCIS forms and documentation.
Communication with law enforcement and county officials, and other professionals.
Research on country conditions, and develop methods to acquire evidence for Asylum.
As legal expert, participate in community events, panels, and collaborations, prepare presentations for community outreach and partner with local organizations and government agencies.
Maintain an accurate calendar, database, and reporting system for clients.
Stay up-to-date on immigration issues.
Ability to travel to court, MICOP’s offices in 3 Central Coast counties, and other locations as needed.
Participate in scheduled meetings with Program Manager and other MILA Staff
Other duties as assigned.