Senior Staff Attorney

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center•El Paso, TX

94d•$68,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney to champion justice for immigrants through sophisticated litigation and human-centered advocacy. The organization provides legal services, advocacy, and support to detained and non-detained individuals in El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico, and pursues systemic change through impact litigation. The Senior Staff Attorney manages complex removal defense matters, including contested legal issues and appellate briefing before USCIS, the Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The role also involves direct advocacy with ICE on complex or sensitive matters and may include federal habeas corpus litigation for detained clients. The attorney supervises and reviews the work of legal assistants and interns and mentors junior staff. The position is based locally at the organization's El Paso, Texas office, with a flexible/hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD).
Active membership in good standing of any state bar.
At least 3 years of immigration law experience, with a strong track record in removal defense.
Strong communication, organizational, and case management skills under pressure.
Deep commitment to social justice and immigrant rights.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
Must work locally out of the El Paso, Texas office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal court litigation, including habeas corpus.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of complex removal defense matters, including contested legal issues and appellate briefing before USCIS, the Immigration Court, and the BIA.
Advocate directly with ICE on complex or sensitive matters.
May handle federal habeas corpus litigation on behalf of detained clients.
Supervise and review the work of legal assistants and interns.
Mentor junior staff.