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Immigration Attorney in Dallas, TX

Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc Sep 25,2017 Sep 08,2017 Location Dallas TX
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Public Interest

Attorney

Immigration

Min 1 yrs required

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Human Rights Initiative– Attorney, Asylum Program DUTIES: Direct representation of asylum seekers and asylees before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals for asylum and related forms of relief (e.g., asylee relative petitions, adjustment of status and employment authorization). Drafting client affidavits, performing legal and country conditions research, assembling asylum applications, authoring motions and briefs, and representing clients at hearings and interviews. Work collaboratively with other members of the legal staff. Govern workflow and conduct all aspects of in-house asylum cases. Assist in intake and evaluation of new cases with the legal team. Maintain and enhance legal expertise through educational programs and CLEs. Support the Coordinator of the Volunteer Program with cases placed with pro bono attorneys. Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers. Guide pro bonos with case strategy and legal research. Review all components of pro bonos’ affirmative and defensive asylum cases prior to submission, including briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and exhibits. Assist in preparing pro bonos and clients for interviews at Houston Asylum Office. Assist in preparing pro bonos, clients, and expert witnesses for individual hearings before the Immigration Court. Maintain alliances with community groups and other organizations. Speak to various groups about HRI, including the presentation of Human Rights Curriculum. Write asylum related pieces for blog. Cooperate in the writing of applicable portions of Annual report. Assist the Marketing and Revenue Development Director with grant writing, including accessing statistics and client stories.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree– Licensed to practice in any state, preferably the state of Texas. 1+ year of experience in Immigration and Nationality Law, specifically in asylum law or litigation a plus. A good candidate would have 3 years of legal experience and an ability to rapidly learn new areas of the law. Desire to work with asylum seekers. Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing and editing skills. Desire to work in a team environment. Foreign language abilities, such as Spanish or French, are highly desired. Must be a passionate human rights advocate and an exceptional attorney. Must work to promote mission and cultivate strong ties with the individuals, organizations, and funders key to the success of the Asylum Program.
Deadline: September 30

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