Staff Attorney

About the role

We are partnering with a national nonprofit organization providing legal and advocacy services to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to hire experienced Immigration Staff Attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys passionate about immigration advocacy and working with Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). Attorneys will provide legal consultations, orientations, and direct representation to children navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal orientations and individual consultations with UAC
• Assess immigration cases and potential forms of relief
• Provide direct representation in removal proceedings
• Appear in Immigration Court for Master Calendar and Individual Hearings
• Draft and argue motions, including Motions to Continue, Terminate, and Change Venue
• Handle affirmative and defensive asylum matters
• Represent clients in matters involving SIJS, T visas, U visas, VAWA, Adjustment of Status, TPS, EADs, and other forms of immigration relief
• Maintain accurate case documentation and reporting

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• 1+ years of immigration legal experience
• Prior experience working with children and/or youth
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Experience representing individuals in removal proceedings
• Experience representing Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC)
• Spanish language proficiency
• Strong organizational and case/project management skills

Candidates should be comfortable working directly with children and handling sensitive immigration matters with professionalism, compassion, and cultural awareness.

Pay

$88,000.00 – $91,000.00