Staff Attorney, Children & Youth

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley•San Jose, CA

3d•$82,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (“Law Foundation”) is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Through our legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach, we empower over 15,000 individuals and families each year. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. With a dedicated team of over 75 employees, we are the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay region of the Bay Area. The Children & Youth program provides free and confidential legal assistance to children and youth in juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, immigration, education matters, and numerous other practice areas; advocacy to improve court and community systems designed to protect and promote child welfare; and workshops to educate youth, parents, caregivers and members of the community about issues impacting child welfare and legal rights. In this role, you’ll focus on affirmative immigration relief for children and youth, especially Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), partnering with a Children & Youth social worker to meet each client’s needs.

Requirements

Current member in good standing with the California State Bar
Prior experience in immigration law
Be able to work independently, manage multiple clients and deadlines, and make sound legal decisions in high-pressure situations
Ability to travel within Santa Clara County to court hearings, USCIS interviews, schools, client homes, and other off-site meetings
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including use of standard office equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation
Spanish language proficiency
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar, with openness to learning new tools

Nice To Haves

3 or more years in immigration law practice
Experience in courtroom advocacy
Experience working with individuals from multiethnic communities and/or underserved communities

Responsibilities

Provide full-scope representation and advocacy to children and youth under 25 seeking affirmative immigration relief, with a focus on SIJS
Advocate for clients in state probate and family court hearings and before USCIS
Partner with a Children & Youth social worker to assess and address client needs
Participate in regular Children & Youth team meetings, staff meetings, and program development activities
Draft and file pleadings, briefs, and motions
Handle case management tasks, including data entry, filing, copying, and service of notices
Track time in our data management system
Meet clients where they are, including at our office, at school, and in their homes
Support the Children & Youth Directing Attorney and Supervising Attorney as needed
Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless, people-centered services

Benefits

19 paid holidays per year
3-5 weeks of vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Up to 6 months of parental leave
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents through our Employee Assistance Program
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
A sabbatical after 5 years of employment
An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their job
An annual budget for professional development
Employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees
The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security