Immigration Justice Project – Staff Attorney
Req #786
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Job Summary
Accountable for providing legal services to detained unaccompanied children in immigration removal proceedings, in the border region.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
-Provides legal services including direct representation to detained or locally released individuals in immigration removal proceedings.
-Reviews legal screenings conducted by non-attorney staff. Reviews and assigns follow-up services, including additional interviewing, referrals to other legal services providers and advocates, or in- house representation.
-Regularly appears in immigration court to represent children in removal proceedings and to act as Friend of Court for other detained youth as appropriate. May also appear in state court as related to an individual’s immigration case.
-Develops and maintains legal competency relating to immigration detention work. Builds and maintains relations with local stakeholders. Observes ethical practices relating to client confidentiality using division’s case management system.
-Builds and maintains relationships with local stakeholders.
-Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
-At least one year of relevant work experience.
-Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing.
-Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.
-Fluent in English and Spanish in written and spoken forms.
-Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools.
-Must be able to pick up on client verbal and non-verbal cues.
-Have reliable transportation to travel to off-site work locations.
-Ability to travel to and enter care provider facilities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services which provide housing and services to unaccompanied children.
-Provision of legal services to unaccompanied children in such care provider facilities.
-In accordance with the federal regulation, background check will be required for this position.
-Must be insurable and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience
-Licensed to practice law and member in the relevant State Bar.
-Prior work experience with children, particularly from Central America and including Mayan language speaking populations.
-Prior volunteer, community, or work experience regarding immigration or detention.
-Prior non-profit experience, particularly involving immigration detention.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, IL, IN, DC, MD, VA, and TX. Residency requirements may apply.
Other details
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Pay Type
Salary -
Min Hiring Rate
$61,740.00 -
Max Hiring Rate
$68,450.00 -
Travel Required
Yes -
Required Education
Doctorate
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