children involved in a child welfare system. - Review and interpret legal documents from the . immigration system and state child... welfare systems to facilitate consultations. - Research state and federal law on various matters related to immigration, child welfare, and/or famil......
Title: Staff Attorney, Non-Detained Kids Project Job Responsibilities: - Conduct preliminary intake interviews to gather all relevant facts for case presentation at unit meetings. - Assess income eligibility and recommend appropriate referrals for individuals not eligible for organization services, suggesting exceptions to financial...
Job Title: Immigration Staff Attorney or Accredited... and sexual violence in immigration cases. Key responsibilities include... representing clients in immigration matters such as VAWA... Self-Petitions, Battered Spouse Waiver Cases, and U and T Visa Cases. The role also involves opportunities...
Title: Associate Director Children's Protection Project Job Responsibilities: The Associate Director for Children's Protection is a key member of the organization's management team, tasked with overseeing the organization's work on behalf of detained and non-detained immigrant children, including unaccompanied minors in federal...
the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the... Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role primarily focuses on representing individuals in DHS custody during their bond and removal proceedings and handlin...
the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the... Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The focus is on representing individuals in DHS custody during their bond and removal proceedings, as well as handling appeals before...
Title: Staff Attorney, Detention Project, Organization Job Responsibilities: - Conduct preliminary intake interviews, gathering all relevant facts for presentation at unit meetings. - Assess income eligibility and recommend appropriate referrals for individuals not eligible for organization services. Recommend exceptions to financial guidelines to...
Title: Staff Attorney, Immigrant Legal Defense Program Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Immigrant Legal Defense Program at the organization is tasked with providing legal consultations, advice, and representation to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The attorney will engage with...
Immigration Specialist Job Responsibilities The Immigration Specialist... assistance and representation in immigration matters, focusing on family... Providing highly confidential direct immigration legal counseling to clients,... emphasizing family reunification, naturalization, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and U Visas. This involves analyzing and evaluating...
Job Title: Immigration Specialist Job Responsibilities: - Provide highly... confidential direct immigration legal counseling assistance to... based on current . Immigration and Naturalization laws as... they relate to individual cases. - Gather information about individual cases to determine eligibility and advise clients on...
Title: Paralegal, Centralized Legal Services Job Responsibilities: The role of the Paralegal in the Centralized Legal Services department involves several key responsibilities aimed at supporting the legal services provided by the organization's Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The primary duties include: - Direct Services,...
to determine client eligibility for services. - Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather necessary information. - Draft applications, affidavits, letters, and legal pleadings; prepare supporting documentation. - Prepare materials for submission to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration...
Title: Paralegal ILD Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal ILD is tasked with providing general paralegal support for the Legal Protection team within the organization. The role involves conducting intake, legal and factual research, and assessing cases to determine eligibility. The paralegal is responsible...
other legal documents. - Manage discovery processes, motion practice, and trial preparation. - Represent clients in trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. - Develop and implement effective advocacy strategies in identified areas of focus. - Provide immigration-court level representation in re......
Title: Senior Staff Attorney, Removal – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Supervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney for Removal, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Organization General Description: The organization builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations,...
Title: Staff Attorney/Full DOJ, Removal – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Supervisory Relationship: Senior Staff Attorney for Removal, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Organization General Description: The organization builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic...
Title: Staff Attorney, Rapid Response or Senior Staff Attorney, Rapid Response– Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Supervisory Relationship: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic Organization General Description: The organization builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and...
at the organization. This includes providing legal representation and counseling to non-detained immigrants appearing before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State (DOS), and, if appropriate, before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the... Bo...
interests of children in immigration removal proceedings before government... and other interested parties. - Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocates for unaccompanied and separated children in federal custody across the United States. - Serve as a Child Advocate for select cases as...
noncitizens at the Chicago Immigration Court through the Immigration... Court Helpdesk (ICH). The... role demands collaboration with the team to lead the organization's response to the increasing demand for asylum services. The Senior Attorney is tasked with supervising staff and...
Title: Staff Attorney, Asylum Project Job Responsibilities: - Conducts preliminary intake interviews, gathering all relevant facts for presentation at department meetings. - Assesses income eligibility and recommends appropriate referrals for individuals not eligible for organization services. - Recommends exceptions to financial...
and/or paralegals to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to detained immigrants. This role involves direct representation in removal defense, appellate work before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and litigation in... federal courts. The attorney is responsible for coordin...
Title: LGBTQ Pro Bono Senior Attorney I Job Responsibilities: - Provide technical support to pro bono counsel on complex cases, including asylum cases that are affirmative, defensive, detained, and non-detained. - Occasionally provide direct representation to clients. - Review and give feedback on materials...
Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Litigation Attorney is tasked with managing litigation and legal advocacy efforts to protect the rights of immigrant children and youth facing removal from the United States. This includes those at risk...
Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization lead and engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering the organization’s mission. The Senior Counsel will work independently and collaboratively to help serve the organization's Regional Office and...
Title: Law Student Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Summer interns at the organization are primarily responsible for supporting attorneys with various litigation and policy tasks. This involves: - Conducting legislative research and tracking. - Engaging in investigation, research, and drafting related to ongoing...
Senior Counsel Department: Legal Office Location: The ideal candidate is located in Dallas, TX (SCRO) or Atlanta, GA (SRO), but candidates from New York, NY (Headquarters); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, . are also considered. Work Type Designation: Hybrid Reports...
Title: Legal Assistant – Immigration Job Responsibilities: - Provide administrative support... to attorneys, including tasks such as copying, mailing, scanning, scheduling, data entry, file organization, retrieving court documents, and other assigned administrative duties. - Communicate with clients to schedule meetings and facilitate client...
Title: Supervisory Attorney - Children & Families (Family Defense and Preservation) Job Responsibilities: The Supervisory Attorney for the Children & Families Practice Group at the organization is tasked with a broad range of responsibilities aimed at advocating for families facing state intervention....
Title: Paralegal (Bilingual-Arabic) Job Responsibilities: - Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence who are seeking civil legal representation and/or criminal court advocacy. - Provide paralegal support and additional assistance to attorneys as needed. - Conduct client intake interviews and complete prescreens and intakes...
support systemic reform in immigration practices. - Work under the... guidance of the **Members Only** to advocate for immigrant rights. - Collaborate with a diverse team of legal advocates to advance the mission of NIJC. - Potentially work in one of NIJC’s offices located...
Defense Project, ensuring quality legal counsel and representation. - Provide training, technical support, and legal review to pro bono attorneys for new and pending cases, including U visa/VAWA, asylee/refugee adjustment and family petitions, DACA, and other immigration cases. - Oversee paralegals, ......
Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with attorneys and legal advocates at the organization. - Carry case assignments commensurate with the current year in law school. - Appear in court and gain valuable experience providing legal assistance to survivors. - Participate in client...
Title: Paralegal (Bilingual-Arabic) Job Responsibilities: - Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence seeking civil legal representation and/or criminal court advocacy. - Provide paralegal support and additional assistance to attorneys as needed. - Conduct client intake interviews and complete prescreens and intakes in Legal...