Asylum Attorney / Family Immigration Attorney in Oakland, CA

Public Interest

Oakland, CA

Asylum Attorney / Family Immigration Attorney in Oakland, CA

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Managing Attorney, Immigrants’ Rights

Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise, mentor, and ensure ongoing professional and leadership development for a diverse group of attorneys, advocates, legal support staff, volunteers, and interns handling removal defense and affirmative immigration legal matters. This includes holding regular check-ins, conducting performance evaluations, and prioritizing self-care and well-being in the assignment of casework.
- Provide direct immigration legal services to clients and community members. This includes full-scope representation before . Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and state and federal courts. It also involves limited-scope legal representation and/or pro se assistance for individuals vulnerable to enforcement and removal, and comprehensive immigration legal consultations with potential clients and community members.
- Participate directly and in a supervisory capacity in legal workshops, presentations, clinics, and other off-site events and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Directing Attorney to administer and manage projects and programs within the Immigrants’ Rights practice.
- Work with the Directing Attorney and grants/development staff to monitor, track, analyze, and report data and case deliverables for projects and programs within the practice.
- Develop and expand relationships with community and government partners. This includes preparing and delivering training on immigration law and policy, participating in press interviews, and mentorship of pro bono law firm staff.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (.) degree; admitted and in good standing with a State bar (California Bar membership preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of . experience in immigration law practice, including substantial experience in removal defense, as well as experience in either detained removal defense or affirmative family-based practice.
- Strong leadership skills/experience, including at least one year of supervision or mentorship experience. Supervision experience in removal defense, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and/or of Department of Justice (DOJ) representatives or law students is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed lawyering skills and practices for working with survivors of violence and other forms of trauma.
- Willingness to conduct training and outreach activities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
- Preferred: Familiarity with nonprofit financial management, including familiarity with immigration legal services funding landscape, deliverables-based funding models and requirements, and grant reporting.

Salary Information:
- This is an exempt full-time position that is competitive and commensurate with experience, ranging from $96,448 to $103,776.

Benefits and Perks:
- A competitive and comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Medical coverage with Kaiser will be provided at the organization's expense covering 100%, and 50% for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative health plans with United Health Care are available at an additional premium cost.
- Additional benefits include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days range from 16 to 23 days per year based on years of service, one paid wellness day per month, and 12 sick days per year.
- Office Closure includes 12 holidays plus 8 workdays, covering the period from December 24th through January 1st.

COVID-19 Policy:
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination, including both shots of a two-dose vaccination regimen or one dose of a single-dose vaccine, is required for all employees. Reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious beliefs will be considered. Employees must provide HR with their vaccination QR Code.

Working Conditions:
- Hybrid working environment, including regular in-person attendance at events.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent communication with people using the phone, email, video call, or in person.

About the Organization:
The organization is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization founded in 1969, focusing on protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. The organization combines quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development to ensure access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.

Diversity Statement:
The organization's mission includes advancing social, economic, and racial justice. The organization is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally. The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics, citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDS status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.