Managing Attorney - Immigration

Cair La • Anaheim, CA

13d • $101,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Immig rant s' Righ ts Managing Attorney, will report directly to the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney and is primarily responsible for a wide variety of duties. The main responsibility is to maintain a full caseload and help the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney as needed with grant obligations and supervise/train staff as needed.

Requirements

• Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in any state, preferably California .
• 5+ years of experience in immigration rights and legal services
• 3+ years of experience in removal defense cases is .
• 3+ years of experience in affirmative relief that includes but not limited to asylum, TPS, family-based petitions, U-visa, SIJS, VAWA, T-visa, adjustment of status, and naturalization is .
• 3+ years of experience in supervising, mentoring, and/or training attorneys and other staff is .
• Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings.
• Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality.
• High degree of self-motivation and creativity.
• A strong commitment to CAIR's mission.
• Experience in case management software.
• Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of applications such as SharePoint, Office365, OneDrive, Westlaw, LexisNexis and social media applications.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu is preferred.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and the Muslim community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload that mostly consists of removal defense and asylum cases.
• Oversee and delegate work of assigned staff and volunteers to ensure their success by providing training and guidance as needed.
• Provide full-scope representation before various jurisdiction that include but not limited to DHS (USCIS, ICE, CBP), DOS, EOIR and appeals to federal courts.
• Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency .
• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as memos, training material, advisories, motions, and appeals.
• Train staff in immigration law, representing clients, and preparation of various immigration applications and forms of immigration relief.
• Manage relationships with partners, donors, grantors, and elected officials as needed to further services to clients.
• Assist the development department with grant writing to maintain sustainable funding for IRC services while overseeing and supporting the preparation of grant deliverable reports.
• Support with strategic external messaging on issues of immigration policy and reform for the Immigrants' Rights Center in collaboration with communication and policy department
• Help create and supervise outreach and educational strategies to increase the department's impact.
• Assist the Immigrants' Rights Center's participation on campaigns, projects, and publications such as legal report, annual report, immigrants' rights reception, etc.
• Monitor and improve issues related to services to manage on-going engagement and client expectations.
• Assist with updating and maintaining department manual to ensure office procedures and case management system are being followed and improvements are made to ensure efficiency and increase productivity.
• Help supervise and monitor client referrals to third party legal and social service providers.
• Under the direction of the senior managing attorney and deputy executive director, participate in and supervise the immigration departments engagement in coalitions advocating for immigrants' rights.
• Other office duties as needed include, but not limited to, day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with organizational fundraising events.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• 12 vacation days
• 10 sick days and 12 holidays
• hybrid work schedule utilized temporarily with three days in office and two days remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed