Immigration Project Attorney

Full-time

No

Job Summary

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is looking for an Immigration Project Attorney to join their Legal Team and provide direct legal support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence and trafficking in need of legal immigration services. This position works in tandem with other Coalition Team members and the rural member programs across Nebraska. This work requires a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating social change, and social justice into all efforts.

Salary

The position offers a salary of between $57,000 and $63,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 13 paid holidays; paid family, vacation, sabbatical, and sick leave; up to 3% retirement match; professional development and coaching opportunities; flexible and remote work options.

Application Submissions

To apply for the Immigration Project Attorney position, please submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject line: "Immigration Project Attorney position.”

In your cover letter, please answer the following:

1. How this position will build on your previous experience (paid, unpaid, or lived)?
2. Your experience with anti-oppression work and how you will apply an anti-oppression framework to work at the Coalition?
3. How you will use your expertise to support the Coalition’s efforts to end gender-based violence?

Interview Process

The Coalition will review your resume within 30 days of receiving it. If they are interested in your resume, they will contact you to schedule a 30–45 minute screening interview. If you are selected for a second interview and choose to continue in the application process, the Coalition will contact you within two weeks of the screening interview to schedule a second interview. The Coalition is able to offer interviews via phone, online, or in-person, depending on the resources available to you.

Anticipated Start Date

The position will remain open until filled, and the ideal start date is ASAP.

Overview

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is looking for an Immigration Project Attorney to join their Legal Team and provide direct legal support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence and trafficking in need of legal immigration services. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, and requires a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating social change, and social justice into all efforts.

Position Description

The Immigration Project Attorney is a member of the Coalition’s Legal Team and provides direct legal support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence and trafficking in need of legal immigration services. This position works in tandem with other Coalition Team members and the rural member programs across Nebraska. This work requires a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating social change, and social justice into all efforts.

Responsibilities

The Immigration Project Attorney will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide direct legal services to victims as permissible through the Coalition’s approved projects.
• Ensure use of protocols addressing conflicts of interest; confidentiality; screening for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking; and the enhancement of victim safety.
• Evaluate client services through the use of evaluation surveys and case progression.
• Coordinate with rural member programs to accept referrals of immigrant survivors in need of legal representation and respond to information requests on immigration issues and cases.
• Collaborate with member programs to ensure safety planning and support services for survivors.
• Assist rural programs with developing strategies to improve the response to immigrant survivors.
• Provide information and support to rural programs regarding accessing various language lines for victims who speak languages other than English and Spanish.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with allied organizations and community partners.
• Collaborate and provide information as needed to other non-profit legal assistance agencies as partners on providing services.
• Provide education to law enforcement officers and prosecutors regarding participating in certifying U Visas and T Visas, and challenges survivors with limited English proficiency encounter.
• Partner with the Nebraska County Attorney’s Association in order to provide training through conference opportunities.
• Represent the Coalition on community task forces or working groups as identified.
• Network with statewide partners from diverse and traditionally marginalized communities to address prevention and intervention in these communities.
• Assist with grant reporting and applications that fund Coalition’s immigration services.
• Identify and participate in ongoing education and professional development on identified topics.
• Contribute articles and information for the Coalition’s website and email news updates.
• Participate in the Coalition’s strategic planning process and Team activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking issues, as well as Nebraska/Federal law in these areas.
• Ability to manage cases and be self-directed.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Access to own transportation and willingness for occasional travel.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and office software.
• Ability to work with and support the entire Coalition team and outside partner agencies, especially the immigrant, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other communities who have been traditionally marginalized or oppressed.

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 13 paid holidays; paid family, vacation, sabbatical, and sick leave; up to 3% retirement match; professional development and coaching opportunities; flexible and remote work options

English and Spanish

Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking issues, as well as Nebraska/Federal law in these areas; Ability to manage cases and be self-directed; Ability to work both independently and as a team; Access to own transportation and willingness for occasional travel; Working knowledge of computer systems and office software; Ability to work with and support the entire Coalition team and outside partner agencies; Desire to be part of a social change and social justice organization committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism values; Willingness to learn and grow with staff, and to create a workplace culture supportive of all.

Juris Doctorate Degree

Please submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject line "Immigration Project Attorney position.”

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree and licensed to practice law in Nebraska

Legal