Bilingual Staff Attorney - Tacoma South Unit (Full-Time, Exempt) Tacoma, WA

About the role

We seek to hire individuals with a demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and a passion for serving immigrants and refugees in need of legal services. If you feel that your qualifications fit the description for a position listed below, we invite you to send us a résumé and cover letter for review.

Responsibilities

• Offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts.
• Handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.
• Conduct intakes and determine potential clients' eligibility for immigration relief (Intake Staff Attorney).
• Offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts.
• Handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.
• Offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts.
• Handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.
• Filing motions to reopen with the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish, and additional languages are encouraged.
• Able to start the position as soon as possible.
• A minimum two-year commitment to the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to practice law in at least one state.
• Experience working with immigrant communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance coverage.

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to:

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