Download App | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 Upload Your Resume   Employers / Post Jobs 

Attorney in El Paso, TX

Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc Apr 10,2019 Feb 06,2019 Location USA El Paso TX
This job is expired...

Public Interest

Attorney

2-3 yrs required

Profile

HIAS Border Fellow The candidate will provide legal representation in immigration cases, including both affirmative applications and representation of clients in removal proceedings, as well as potential appellate work in front of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Federal Circuit Courts. Under the supervision of Removal Defense Unit Supervisor, support immigration team, including the DOJ accredited representatives, pro bono attorneys, and other staff as assigned, through regular engagement, case assistance and mentorship. Oversee and provide legal orientation, counseling and education regarding a range of immigration issues and other legal problems faced by members of the low-income immigrant communities that serves. Manage caseload of in-house and pro bono mentorship cases for immigration relief; Serve as the on-site coordinator and mentor for a minimum of two groups of pro bono attorneys who will come to for one-week stints to provide pro bono representation, to be done in conjunction with the Pro Bono Volunteer Coordinator and Pro Bono Coordinator; Stay up to date on rapidly changing immigration laws and policies; Comply with data and program reporting requirements. Support efforts of HIAS to engage the Jewish and Catholic communities around the issues of immigration detention and asylum, including identifying opportunities for non-attorney engagement and submitting one contribution to the HIAS blog or other communication (such as a video, presentation, briefing call, etc.) per trimester (every four months).

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have Juris Doctorate degree with membership in good standing in the bar of any state and/or the District of Columbia. Should have Bilingual English/Spanish. Must have 2-3 years of experience with immigration law, including removal defense work before the immigration court. Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required. Experience working with detained immigrants or other incarcerated populations are essential. Should have experience working with marginalized populations and survivors of trauma. Must have experience with the intersection of immigration and family law or criminal defense.

Company info