Staff Attorney – Family Defense Program

Full-time

No

Job Title

Staff Attorney – Family Defense Program
Organization

Americans for Immigrant Justice
Job Type

Full Time, Hybrid
Salary

At least USD $70,600 / year
Salary starts at $70,600, commensurate with experience.
Education

. Required
Experience

Preference for experience in immigration law, including experience with removal defense, family immigration, asylum, and/or U visa cases.
Preference for experience working with survivors of trauma.
Responsibilities

Provide legal representation for Family Defense Program eligible clients in immigration proceedings before the Immigration Court; appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals; and proceedings before the . Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Effectively manage a large caseload including but not limited to asylum, family petitions, cancellation of removal, and/or U nonimmigrant status.
Evaluate cases for relief and provide legal consultations and referrals to other nonprofit organizations or private attorneys for full representation.
Provide Know Your Rights Presentations in the community
Conduct outreach efforts and maintain relationships with community-based partners, law enforcement, and government agencies.
Assist with planning and execution of legal screening clinics.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on changes in immigration law and procedures.
Maintain current and detailed case management records.
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications

Must be an active member in good standing of any State Bar.
Fully bilingual, including reading and writing, in English and Spanish or English and Haitian Creole is required.
Preference for experience in immigration law, including experience with removal defense, family immigration, asylum, and/or U visa cases.
Preference for experience working with survivors of trauma.
Strong writing, research and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills.
Interest in policy advocacy at the national level.
Excellent presentation skills for community outreach, education and training.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, with multiple deadlines and other tasks simultaneously.
Enthusiastic about and committed to working alongside people from diverse cultural, educational, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds. A demonstrated belief in diversity, inclusion, and equity for all individuals.
Comfortable working in a collaborative environment that values giving and receiving feedback.
Must have own transportation.
Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check, including FBI, statewide repository, and sex offender registry checks.
Education

JD degree required.
Membership in good standing of any state bar.
Location

Miami, FL, USA
Benefits

AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage; 15 paid days of vacation leave; 13 paid holidays; 10 paid health days; 1 personal day. After one year of employment, staff are entitled to paid parental leave and up to 3% matching employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan. Vacation and health leave increases after two- and five-year anniversaries. Paid sabbatical available at five years.

tri-rail discount commuter benefit and $50/month cell phone stipend to off-set communication expenses. how to apply: ai justice is an eoe/aa employer, and we strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, members of the lgbtqia+ community, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups. please submit resume, cover letter, and three references combined into one pdf, with subject line “family defense program- staff attorney” to careers@aijustice. please submit resume, cover letter, and three references combined into one pdf, with subject line “family defense program- staff attorney” to . location
hybrid
work must be performed in or near miami, fl
miami, fl, usa
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how to apply: ai justice is an eoe/aa employer, and we strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, members of the lgbtqia+ community, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups

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