Immigration Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Affirmative Immigration Representation
• Independently manage a caseload of affirmative immigration matters, including:
• Affirmative asylum
• U visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions
• Family-based petitions and adjustment of status
• Naturalization and related immigration benefits
• Conduct complex legal analysis and identify appropriate forms of relief
• Prepare and review filings, affidavits, evidence, and legal briefs
• Communicate with USCIS and other government agencies to advance client cases
• Removal Defense (Progressive Responsibility)
• Handle removal defense cases, with increasing independence over time once training is complete
• Prepare Immigration Court filings, including EOIR-42B and I-589s, motions, and supporting evidence
• Appear at master calendar and individual hearings
• Develop case strategy and relief analysis for clients in removal proceedings
• Provide emergency legal consultations for detained persons as part of the Rapid Response Network
• Client & Program Support
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive legal services
• Supervise or mentor junior staff, interns, or accredited representatives, as assigned
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with program and funder requirements
• Participate in legal clinics, community outreach, and program development efforts
• Community & Advocacy Work
• Represent the organization in immigration coalitions, task forces, and legal advocacy groups.
• Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations and community education workshops.
• Advocate for immigrant rights at local, state, and national levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Member of the California Bar
• Juris doctor degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in immigration law, including experience in a non-profit immigration legal services setting
• Experience working with marginalized and immigrant communities
• Ability to manage work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong training, content development and public speaking skills
• An uncompromising commitment to immigrants' rights and bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish language skills preferred
• Ability to travel on occasion for trainings, conferences and site visits
• Commitment to social justice and immigrant rights

Other

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, dental, chiropractic, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match