Staff Attorney

Overview

USCRI has received federal funding through the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed pro bono case management and legal services to foreign national victims of human trafficking in both the Detroit metropolitan area and Austin, Texas, for a three-year grant period. The program is called STARS: Surviving Trauma and Reaching Success.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Congducting intakes and providing legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal relief;

• Preparing and submitting immigration applications for the following: Asylum, T and U Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, VAWA, TPS, Naturalization Adjustment of Status, Work Authorization;

• Making appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partners;

• Representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals;

• Conducting outreach, leading trainings, and participating in networking activities;

• Maintaining bar membership through continuing legal education;

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Attorney.

Requirements

• J.D. with a valid license to practice law, member of the State Bar preferred;

• At least two (2) years of experience practicing immigration law;

• Ability to commute to the office on a daily basis throughout the work week;

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability;

• Spanish fluency preferred.

Training Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training;

• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

Additional Notes

Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. References will be required at time of the final interview. No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

USCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.