Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing expert legal services to unaccompanied children who need legal representation. This includes both direct representation and pro bono facilitation, which involves mentoring, consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted cases from the organization. Key responsibilities include: - Providing mentoring to pro bono attorne
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney at the organization plays a pivotal role in providing senior-level expertise and leadership in delivering legal services to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. This position involves both mentoring pro bono attorneys and directly representing clients. The Senior Attorney is responsible for providing robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted cases thr
Job Title: Volunteer Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Support staff attorneys in providing legal assistance to organization clients. - Assist attorneys in meeting with clients, drafting legal documents, preparing trial binders, and conducting day-to-day litigation assignments. - Demonstrate an interest in the organization's mission of public service. - Work collaboratively with a team of dedicated individuals to meet community needs. - Provide essential support to at
Job Title: Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Law clerks are essential support staff who assist attorneys in providing legal assistance to clients of the organization. Their responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys in conducting client meetings. - Performing legal research to support case preparation and strategy. - Drafting legal documents necessary for various legal proceedings. - Preparing trial binders to ensure efficient and organized court presentations. Education
Job Title: Temporary Immigration Paralegal, VA Job Responsibilities: - Conduct trauma-informed screenings with potential clients to assess their eligibility for services provided by the organization, under the supervision of attorneys. This includes providing emergency assessments for survivors of trauma and, where appropriate, making referrals. - Assist attorneys in preparing and drafting documents, including correspondence, immigration forms, client declarations, and cour