Commission on Immigration - Staff Attorney 1

American Bar Association•Washington, DC

2d•$67,760 - $83,288

About The Position

The Staff Attorney 1 undertakes substantive legal work for a grant-funded project or provides substantive support and expertise to an ABA entity. The role is supervised by a more senior attorney or experienced professional and includes research, writing, and speaking. It may include supervisory duties for non-attorney staff. The position may involve occasional attorney trainings or planning and hosting conferences, and some travel is required. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be available to residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI; residency requirements may apply.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD).
Active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
0–3 years of legal experience.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish written and oral fluency.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal or other research and write memoranda, speeches, and articles, including for publication.
Provide substantive advice, information, and policy expertise; serve as the principal ABA expert on a substantive area of law or public policy; conduct research and meetings; develop recommendations and memoranda; and engage with government entities, officials, and media.
Analyze laws, regulations, court rules, and policies or policy proposals; prepare memoranda on law or public policy; and provide guidance to clients or ABA committees.
Coordinate or support member subgroups or advisory committees and coordinate with external constituencies.
Manage interns and externs.
Give presentations or teach on legal and public policy issues.
Consult on the substantive content of events, develop model documents, and conduct trainings.
Develop or use technological legal tools.
Research, draft, author, review, and critique legislative, rule, policy, or regulatory text, and manage the policy adoption process.
Perform other related duties as required.