Removal Defense Attorney

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: CARECEN SF
Position: Removal Defense Attorney
Salary: $85,000-$100,000 (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: Legal Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA

About CARECEN SF:
- Non-profit organization established in 1986
- Empowers and responds to the needs, rights, and aspirations of Latino, migrant, and under-resourced families in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Provides programs such as Immigration Legal Program, Health Promotions Program, Family Wellness Program, Second Chance Youth Program, and Tattoo Removal Clinic
- Vision of a thriving immigrant community where families prosper and participate confidently in civic life

Job Description:
- Maintain caseload involving direct representation of individuals before the Executive Office of Immigration Review
- Volunteer at the San Francisco Immigration Court Attorney of the Day program
- Conduct initial client intake and evaluate eligibility for immigration benefits
- Participate in immigration trainings and advocacy efforts
- Attend meetings and community activities as needed

Required Qualifications:
- . and a member in good standing of any state bar
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an immigration attorney
- Strong bilingual (English and Spanish) language competency
- Physical requirements: able to sit and work at a desk for up to hours, lift up to 20 lbs, sufficient mobility to work in standard office/courtroom settings

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with low-income immigrant communities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience handling asylum, SIJS, and U Visa cases
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Commitment to advancing immigrant rights and working with immigrant communities
- Knowledge and understanding of the political and historical context of immigrant communities and civil rights issues

Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + matching, long term disability, and life insurance
- Weekly yoga, annual office closures for staff "re-charge," and opportunities for professional and leadership development

To Apply:
- Immediate opening, applicants encouraged to apply as soon as possible
- Submit a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and 3 references by email or mail to Laura Sanchez (contact information provided in the job announcement)
- CARECEN SF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages BIPOC and LGBTQIA individuals to apply

Not specified

Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) + matching, long term disability, life insurance, wellness programs, professional and leadership development opportunities

English and Spanish

Legal representation, client intake, case management, bi-lingual communication, advocacy, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication, PC applications

J.D.

Submit cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and 3 references by email or mail to Laura Sanchez at CARECEN SF

Qualification and Experience J.D. and bar membership in good standing (California preferred), minimum 2-3 years experience as immigration attorney, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) language competency, physical ability to work in office/courtroom settings

Legal