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Do Not Be Influenced by Others’ Negative Opinions of You
Public Interest
Attorney
Immigration
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 7 yrs required
Directing Attorney – Immigration The candidate will be expected to provide assistance in these areas through direct representation and providing technical assistance to pro bono volunteers. Provide direct legal services to low income clients in the areas handled by the Immigration Unit. Develop and implement the vision, mission and goals of PLC’s Immigration Unit. Supervise attorney, paralegal and law student staff members. In coordination with the Executive Director and other senior staff, develop and execute strategies, including policy advocacy and impact litigation, to resolve immigration problems with a large impact on the community. Serve as a member of PLC’s leadership team and actively participate in office wide management activities. Work collaboratively with other PLC substantive units, as well with other legal services providers, community groups, and government officials. Develop local, state and federal policies addressing immigration issues. Oversee case referrals and provide support to volunteer attorneys and law students. Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events. Help organize and coordinate immigration legal services through clinics. and workshops throughout Orange County. Provide training to pro bono attorneys, volunteers, partner organizations and the community as needed. Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events. Oversee grant management and reporting; assist in the immigration grant application process.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Active membership in the California State Bar; 7+ years’ experience in the practice of law primarily handling immigration matters. Experience handling victim based relief including “T†visas, “U†visas and VAWA petitions; experience handling SIJS matters, asylum claims, naturalization and deportation defense. Demonstrated ability in the development of strategies to resolve complex problems with a broad impact on the community. Demonstrated commitment working with volunteer lawyers and law students; experience supervising and helping the professional development of lawyers and/or law students. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, including experience co-counseling with other lawyers. Strong public speaking skills and ability to train a variety of audiences, from clients to pro bono attorneys. Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese a strong plus. DEADLINE: December 15, 2017
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