Public Interest
Houston, TX
Immigration - General Attorney in Houston, TX
Attorney
No
Title: Staff Attorney, Immigrant Children and Youth (ICY) Program
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct child-friendly and trauma-informed legal services for unaccompanied minors and immigrant youth, including Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations, individual screenings, pro se assistance, referrals, and direct legal representation.
- Provide Friend of Court assistance to children detained at HHS/ORR facilities, and represent released children before the Houston Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
- Prepare and file applications for legal relief, representing clients before . Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), . Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), state courts, and related entities.
- Manage a full caseload with complex immigration issues.
- Coordinate holistic client services with paralegals, social services coordinators, and other legal support staff, as well as pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers.
- Ensure contract compliance, including preparing funder reports and ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
- Participate in working groups, trainings, calls, and meetings with funders and technical assistance providers to stay updated with new legal and programmatic developments.
- Collaborate with other agencies, stakeholders, and service providers to procure client services and network with like-minded organizations.
- Provide mentorship and training to recruit and train pro bono attorneys.
- Participate in regular peer and supervisor review meetings and legal trainings.
- Support special events and donation drives as needed.
- Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by the supervisor.
Education and Experience Information:
- . from an ABA-certified law school or international equivalent.
- Current Texas bar membership in good standing.
- Experience in immigration law is preferred; law school experience will be considered.
- Advanced legal research and writing skills, excellent organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, with a large volume of clients, cases, and data.
- Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients.
- Strong communication skills, including trauma-informed and child-friendly interviewing abilities, and an appreciation of multicultural experiences.
Additional Requirements:
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
- Texas Driver’s License; clean driving record; own vehicle; applicable auto insurance.
- Able to pass federal and statewide background checks and submit to drug testing upon hire.
Salary Information:
- Starts at $71,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
The organization offers outstanding benefits, including medical and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability leave, parental leave, and paid time off.
The Staff Attorney for the Immigrant Children and Youth (ICY) Program is responsible for providing high-quality legal services to children and youth in immigration-related matters. The role involves handling a diverse and complex caseload, and the attorney must exhibit a strong commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients. The position requires fluency in both English and Spanish and a strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Jun 24, 2025
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