Job 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 the supervisor. - Develop and implement case strategy. - Prepare cases for hearing, including drafting legal papers, engaging
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney II Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation efforts. - Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and 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
Job 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 the . Department of Homeland Security, the . Department of State, and the . Department of Justice. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting prelimin
Position 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, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. The organization is a leading provider of affordable h...
Position 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 aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. It is a leading provider of affordable housing, ...
Position 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 economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. It is a leading provider of afforda...
Job Title: Senior Attorney (Capacity Building), Detention Team, Organization Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney in the Detention Team is responsible for providing legal representation and counseling to immigrants and asylum seekers appearing before 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
Job 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 guidelines to the supervisor. - Develop and implement case strategies, preparing cases for hearings by drafting legal papers, engaging in ne
Job Title: Legal Supervisor, Immigrant Legal Defense Project Job Responsibilities: The Legal Supervisor is responsible for supervising a legal team within the Immigrant Legal Defense Project 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
Job Title: National Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advocate for the best 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 needed. - Visit children (virtually or in-person), and communicate with caregivers, family members, and sta
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Technical Assistance Program Job Responsibilities: - Consult with stakeholders from various disciplines and entities on resources and best practices for serving immigrant 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
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Asylum Project Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney in the Asylum Project is primarily responsible for supporting pro se 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 assisting asylum seekers by conducting general and
Job Title: Immigration Staff Attorney or Accredited Representative Job Responsibilities: The staff attorney or accredited representative will provide legal services to victims of domestic 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 for community outreach and participation in systemic adv
Job 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 of permanent separation from parents or caregivers due to removal. Key responsibilities involve: - Conducting factual investigations and performing legal research. - Drafting legal filings and devel
Job 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 guidelines to the Supervisor. - Develops and implements case strategy. - Prepares cases for hearings, drafts legal papers, engages in neg
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Detention Team Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney for the Detention Team at the organization is tasked with leading and managing a team of lawyers 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
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Detention Team, Organization Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney on the Detention Team is primarily responsible for providing legal representation and counseling to immigrants and asylum-seekers who appear before 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
Job 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 custody. The responsibilities include: - Assessing and modifying existing legal services models to integrate the organization's representation
Job 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 for pro bono attorneys, such as briefs, legal memos, affidavits, work permit applications, and other legal filings. - Assist pro bono teams in navigating the immigrat
Supervising Attorney Job Category: Legal Aid Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program, including supervising staff attorneys, volunteers, and support staff. This role involves directing legal representation in both affirmative and defensive immigration matters. The Supervising Attorney assigns and reviews the work of supervised staff and volunteers, ensuring equitable and manageable wo
Job Title: Staff Attorney Children's Protection Project Job Responsibilities: - Conduct preliminary intake interviews, gathering relevant facts for presentation in supervisory meetings. - Assess income eligibility and recommend appropriate referrals for individuals not eligible for organization's services. Provide pro se support when appropriate. - Develop and implement case strategies through independent research and writing, as well as collaboration with colleagues. - Prep
Job Title: Managing Attorney Children's Protection Project, Organization Job Responsibilities: - The Managing Attorney reports to the Associate Director and is a member of the supervisory team, supervising the team to ensure the delivery of quality legal services for immigrant children. - Manages relationships with project stakeholders on all substantive legal issues, including project funders, government agencies, and child welfare organizations. - Contributes to the work