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Family Attorney / Immigration Attorney in Falls Church, VA

Tahirih Justice Center May 19,2017 Location Falls Church VA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Family Law

Immigration

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

2-3 yrs required

Profile

Immigration and Family Law Staff Attorney The candidate will represent immigrant women and children fleeing gender violence in asylum cases, claims brought under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and other related immigration matters, including T and U visas, and in family law-based claims, such as divorce, custody and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Will also have outreach, education, and support responsibilities. Provide intake, advice and counseling, and direct legal representation to clients in immigration law such as asylum, VAWA, T visa and/or U visa cases, before the DHS, Immigration Courts and BIA, and in family law, such as divorce, custody, support, protective orders, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status predicate orders. Provide hands-on mentorship and training to pro bono attorneys who co-counsel organization's cases. Prepare and conduct outreach and education programs on immigration and family law to stakeholder groups. Represent organization in coalition meetings. Network and build relationships with like-minded organizations. Support effective project and grants management for funded projects. Contribute to grant proposals, reports and periodic communications pieces. Supervise, train and mentor the family law paralegal and legal interns.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have current Bar membership in good standing in the State of Virginia. Bar membership in the District of Columbia is a plus. Must have 2-3 years of experience representing immigrant women and/or girls in asylum, VAWA, T visa, and/or U visa cases before the DHS, Immigration Courts and BIA. Experience in family law or managing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases is a plus. Should have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Experience designing trainings and presenting to legal and non-legal audiences is needed. Should have experience working with clients, staff and interns of diverse backgrounds. Commitment to organization's foundational values and mission, and demonstrated commitment to legal services, public interest law, and/or social justice essential. Understanding of the law firm and pro bono culture and prior work experience with recruiting volunteer attorneys a plus. Should be able to travel on occasion and attend functions from time to time outside regular business hours. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is essential.

Additional info

Send cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references.

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