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Immigration Attorney in Long Beach, CA

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Jun 12,2021 Dec 08,2020 Location USA Long Beach CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Immigration

6-7 yrs required

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Attorney Duties: Provide direct legal services to victims of torture; Develop appropriate outreach materials and disseminate information about rights and benefits available to victims of torture; Identify significant legal needs and issues for survivors of torture in the area of immigration and develop plans, including litigation and policy to address those needs; Outreach to immigrant communities where survivors of torture are found; Conduct trainings and outreach to community based organizations and community groups; In conjunction with the Managing Attorney, and the Pro Bono Director, recruit, train, and supervise volunteer attorneys and law students; and Other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Active membership in the California State Bar; 6-7 years’ experience preferred; Administrative experience in immigration matters before USCIS and EOIR; Experience representing clients in removal proceedings; Experience representing clients in affirmative asylum hearings preferred; Demonstrated knowledge of immigration law; Ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively; Commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts; Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant communities and survivors of torture; Provide support to other staff on issues of subject-matter expertise; Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to detention centers when permitted; Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate; and Bilingual preferred.
There is no assurance of ongoing funding or employment beyond September 2022.

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