Staff Attorney - Immigration

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

#Staff Attorney - Immigration

##Job Summary

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We are looking for a Staff Attorney - Immigration to join our team to provide legal immigration services to refugees, asylum seekers, and the diverse immigrant community in California. This position will report to the Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney and will primarily be responsible for maintaining a full caseload, by providing immigration legal consultations and direct legal representation to clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other federal agencies.

##Job Responsibilities

* Conduct client intakes and legal screenings to provide consultations.
* Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency.
* Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal articles and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as memos, training material, advisories, motions and appeals.
* Handle a full caseload of immigration cases, including removal defense cases before EOIR.
* Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR.
* Oversee work of volunteers, including law students and interns to ensure their success by providing training, consultation, and guidance as needed.
* Oversee work of case workers, DOJ Accredited Representative, and case workers as needed.
* Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including planning and conducting legal clinics, KYRs, and other community events.
* Participate in, lead, and/or form coalitions with partner organizations, while collaborating with and uplifting immigrant communities and immigrant-led organizations.
* Provide in-house referrals for callers with issues within CAIR's scope of legal expertise or refer out to external practitioners for callers with issues outside of CAIR's scope of legal expertise.
* Assist other staff in the production of internal and external reports, including data collection, testimonials, and narrative writing.
* Market immigration services, includes demonstrating an accurate and up-to-date understanding of CAIR's services to community members, leaders, and other stakeholders.
* Other office duties as needed including day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with organizational fundraising events.

##Requirements

* Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school is required.
* License to practice law in the United States is required
* At least 2 years of immigration law experience, specifically in areas of asylum, family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization is required.
* One year of experience in various humanitarian-based immigration applications is preferred.
* Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu is preferred.
* Experience working with nonprofit organizations supporting marginalized communities preferred.
* Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail.
* Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience.
* Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
* Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings.
* Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality.
* High degree of self-motivation and creativity.
* A strong commitment to CAIR's mission.
* Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite.
* Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365 and social media applications.

##Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $65,000-$84,000, commensurate with experience. Generous benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through June 2023. Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.

##Application Process

To apply, please upload a (1) cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) a writing sample under five pages.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.

100% employer paid medical and dental insurance for employee & dependents, 3% employer matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through early July 2022.

Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu

Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu, Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school, License to practice law in the United States, At least 2 years of immigration law experience, specifically in areas of asylum, family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization, One year of experience in various humanitarian-based immigration applications, Experience working with nonprofit organizations supporting marginalized communities, Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines, Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail, Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience, Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings, Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality, High degree of self-motivation and creativity, A strong commitment to CAIR's mission, Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite, Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365 and social media applications

Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school

Please upload a (1) cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) a writing sample under five pages.

Qualification and Experience Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school, License to practice law in the United States, At least 2 years of immigration law experience, specifically in areas of asylum, family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization, One year of experience in various humanitarian-based immigration applications, Experience working with nonprofit organizations supporting marginalized communities, Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu

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