Supervising Staff Attorney, Immigration

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit•San Francisco, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Office of Staff Attorneys (OSA) is accepting applications for the position of Supervisory Immigration Attorney. The Immigration Supervisor reports to the Chief Staff Attorney and is responsible for providing leadership within the office, managing immigration casework, and supervising immigration attorneys. OSA is the central legal staff for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is a highly collegial environment. OSA has subject area teams of attorneys who focus on civil, immigration, criminal, or habeas matters. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance. We’re looking for a strong communicator with strong ethics and solid judgment, who is comfortable operating in a fluid, complex environment, and with using new technology. The ideal candidate will be practical, flexible, and creative. The candidate will be both big picture and detail-oriented, able to understand and prioritize institutional needs, while fostering a positive workplace culture with clear expectations and benchmarks. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be adept at managing tight timelines and making decisions with a high level of personal accountability.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Minimum of 8 years post-JD legal work experience, including significant immigration experience, with significant supervisory experience.
Federal court experience
Proof that you are licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and an active member of the bar in good standing.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship.

Responsibilities

Manage, assign, and track OSA’s immigration case work
Develop and lead efforts to improve immigration case processing
Supervise immigration staff attorneys
Maintain substantive knowledge of legal issues
Participate in hiring, training, and office administration
Collaborate and liaise with office leadership and other court units

Benefits

Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans
Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available
Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match
Telework opportunities
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Mass transit subsidy
Reasonable work hours
Team environment
Creative people
Enhanced tenure-based vacation accrual