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Business Immigration Attorney in Newark, NJ

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Jun 23,2023 Jul 04,2022 Location Newark NJ
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Public Interest

Attorney

Business Immigration

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Supervising Attorney, Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative The candidate will provide in-depth individual consultations and representation to low income, unrepresented immigrant detainees before the Elizabeth, Newark, and other Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals, as appropriate. Provide training, supervision and support to AFSC Staff Attorneys, Senior Staff Attorneys, and Legal Assistants on substantive legal issues. Ensure?quality?legal?service?provision and?staff?development. 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 AFSC case management systems. Participate in meetings with Department of Homeland Security representatives, jail staff and service providers. Compile quarterly narrative and statistical reports regarding case consultation and case representation. Assist in the documentation of DDDI’s experiences and in the preparation of AFSC quarterly reports and reports to funding sources. Conduct presentations on immigration issues. Respond to the media to publicize government practices and policies and their impact on immigrants and their families. If representing detained clients, monitor conditions and access at the detention centers and jails for use in reports and advocacy activities. Participate in AFSC staff meetings and case reviews.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have admission to a State Bar. Should have 5 years of experience with immigration law and procedures preferred, especially removal defense. Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering principles. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French is highly desirable.Strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize assignments and workload. Ability to communicate effectively and build mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, clients, the public and donors. Familiarity with software applications in a Windows and cloud-based environment. Ability to work some evenings and weekends; ability to travel out of state. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.

Additional info

Requisition Number: SUPER001440.

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