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Public Interest
Attorney
Immigration
Min 2 yrs required
Community Justice Attorney, Immigrant Rights Program Responsibilities: Provide in-depth individual consultations to low-income immigrants to determine eligibility for immigration status, including low-income immigrant youth and their immediate family members. Provide full representation before USCIS, local Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and where appropriate, before Federal Courts. Manage caseload and maintain client files in good order, including photocopying applications, letters, supporting documentation, and follow up work. Maintain client and case information in LawLogix. Translate documents or secure translations as necessary; secure interpretation assistance, as necessary. Work with AFSC’s Social Worker to meet clients’ social service needs. Provide educational presentations to immigrant communities. Support efforts for legal services clients to participate in organizing and leadership efforts. Provide education and training to service organizations, government agencies, schools and other groups on immigration law and policy. Partner with AFSC staff and community groups in outreach, education, and engagement of immigrant communities to cultivate their leadership and civic participation. In collaboration with AFSC staff and other stakeholders, engage in policy and advocacy work concerning issues raised by clients and constituents. Participate in AFSC staff meetings and case reviews. Assist in the documentation of the program’s experiences and compile and submit narrative and statistical information for inclusion in AFSC quarterly reports and reports to funding sources. Attend immigration law training sessions and conferences.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Admission to the New Jersey state Bar or willingness to become admitted. 2 years’ experience with immigration law and procedures preferred, particularly in representing youth in complex removal proceedings. 2 years’ experience with immigration law and procedures preferred, particularly in representing immigrants in complex removal proceedings. Understanding of and willingness to apply principles behind movement lawyering. Demonstrated cultural competency. Fluency in written and oral English and Spanish. Experience and comfort with public speaking. Self-motivation; ability to be detail oriented, well-organized, and to prioritize assignments and work load. Ability to communicate effectively and build mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, clients, and the public. Familiarity with software applications in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word and LawLogix.
Ref. YOUTH01164. Send cover letter and resume.
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