Staff Attorney
About The Position
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Staff Attorney is responsible for performing client counseling and representation duties. The Staff Attorney meets with and advises clients of immigrant legal rights and issues, conducts legal research and writing, prepares court forms, prepares immigration applications, and performs other legal duties. The Staff Attorney works directly on complex immigration cases, with a current emphasis on relief for survivors (VAWA, U & T Visas), Asylum (Affirmative & Defensive), Adjustment of Status, Family Based Petitions, DACA, and Removal Defense. The Staff Attorney represents clients before USCIS and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The Staff Attorney provides technical support and capacity building to other nonprofit organizations on immigration, and staff evening and weekend workshops. In addition, the Staff Attorney conducts immigration trainings, community outreach and education to local organizations and other partners. The position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Unit.
Requirements
- J.D. and active membership in California State Bar
- Minimum 1-3 years of immigration experience, including immigration court experience, with experience working with victims of crimes and removal proceedings.
- Experience assisting immigrant, limited English speaking and/or low-income clients
- Excellent legal writing, speaking, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Availability and willingness to regularly travel within the county and state
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Access to reliable means of transportation required
Nice To Haves
- Experience or familiarity with AAPI community preferred
- Bilingual fluency in an AAPI language strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct application assistance with immigration cases
- Undertake administrative and logistical duties related to direct application assistance
- Conduct legal review of immigration cases
- Provide legal representation for diverse clients with immigration cases before USCIS and Immigration Court
- Maintain an active caseload to meet project deliverables
- Travel to USCIS Field Offices, detention centers, and immigration court to represent clients in immigration matters
- Provide Technical Assistance and Support
- Organize and implement various immigration trainings to staff and community partners
- Work with intake staff to review and approve appointments, provide immigration legal consultations, answer immigration related questions and review documents
- Provide technical assistance, legal review, and/or coordination support of workshops and clinics
- Community Outreach and Education
- Help develop and execute community outreach strategies for the Immigration Services Program, including how to inform appropriate responses to community needs and requests
- Conduct outreach engagements with local community-based organizations and partners to present information sessions on Immigration, Naturalization, and Immigrant Rights
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work schedules
- Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement options through 403B and match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
