Public Interest
Dayton, OH
Immigration - General Attorney in Dayton, OH
Attorney
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title:
STAFF ATTORNEY
Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights Practice Group
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights (AIR) work to advance the rights of low-income immigrants and their families.
- Represent individuals in removal proceedings in Franklin County and in humanitarian or family-based immigration applications before USCIS, Cleveland EOIR, BIA, and federal circuit courts.
- Handle applications such as U Visas, T Visas, VAWA self-petitions, adjustment of status, and asylum applications.
- Lead asylum clinics in Lima and manage a small caseload for humanitarian-based applications, and limited representation in removal proceedings.
- Collaborate with the community organizer to establish relationships with immigrant communities, stakeholders, and community partners.
- Conduct educational and Know Your Rights presentations for immigrants, their family members, and service providers.
- Engage in community lawyering to empower immigrant communities.
- Lead monthly or semi-monthly legal clinics in Lima, with support from paralegal and administrative staff.
- Build relationships with pro bono attorneys, providing training and supervision as needed.
- Conduct immigration training courses for service providers.
- Synthesize clinic and case outcomes for funder and community reporting.
- Collaborate with community members to address issues identified by community leaders.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local court procedures and administrative agencies.
- Develop a strong understanding of immigration law and monitor legal developments.
- Establish and maintain relationships with legal services programs, community-based organizations, social service agencies, public officials, and others involved in providing legal services.
- Manage a reasonable volume of cases and advocacy projects.
- Actively participate in practice group initiatives for Strategic Advocacy Initiatives.
- Establish collaborative relationships with courts, bar associations, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Assist in resolving complaints and grievances from applicants and clients.
- Complete administrative tasks, including time records and case reports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible for admission by motion, temporary certification, or passage of the next bar examination.
- Strong commitment to the organization's mission, Strategic Advocacy Initiatives, and poverty law.
- Excellent legal, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Preferred Requirements:
- Minimum of two years of legal experience in immigration law.
- Experience in interagency cooperation, collaboration, and community engagement.
- Experience in managing projects, directing legal clinics, or grant reporting desired, but not required.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Salary Information:
- The annual salary range for this position starts at $68, to $90,, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive fringe benefits, including health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, supplemental language compensation, loan repayment assistance for attorneys, and paid parental leave.
- The position can be based remotely out of Lima, Columbus, or in the Dayton office.
Other Duties:
- The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.
- The organization reserves the right to revise or eliminate the requirements and responsibilities of this position at any time.
- Employees will be notified of any changes and the effective date of such changes.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace, including diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability. It strives to create a welcoming environment for all individuals and encourages applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator.
Jun 05, 2025
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