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Asylum Attorney in Seattle, WA

International Rescue Committee Jun 22,2022 May 24,2022 Location Seattle WA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Asylum

Min 1 yrs required

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Children's Attorney The candidate will conduct intakes with child clients, identify relief, and provide direct representation for unaccompanied children released to sponsors in the Seattle area. Handle moderate to a heavy caseload of children’s cases before the immigration court and USCIS. Initiate state court proceedings for children who are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Coordinate closely within the company’s multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and facilitate referrals to services offered in-house and through partnerships with external providers. Ensure client and program data is collected consistently, managed appropriately, and reported accurately by program reporting requirements set by the company. Position may supervise legal assistants and/or interns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise of changing asylum and immigration policies as they relate to children through regular training and peer-to-peer consultation. Serve as a strong advocate for humanitarian immigrants. Should have a Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and admission to the Washington Bar. Should have 1+ years of experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief; law school graduates with clinical legal experience may be considered. Experience providing legal services to children and/or working with children preferred. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in a courtroom setting and writing. Bilingual in Spanish/English is required. Deep commitment to immigrant rights and working with humanitarian immigrants. Trauma-informed and sensitive listening and communication skills. Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative and fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning; and must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy, and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners.

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