Description:
Position Description:An Organization Provide Lower Cost & Free Immigration Legal Services seeks an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) Attorney to work within either Sonoma or Solano County to represent immigrants in removal proceedings in the San Francisco (and, possibly, Concord or Sacramento) Immigration Courts. An Organization Provide Lower Cost & Free Immigration Legal Services will consider applicants who are available for four (4) or five (5) days per week for this position. An Organization Provide Lower Cost & Free Immigration Legal Services will also consider some portion of hybrid/telework.
The Staff Attorney will report to the Legal Director and will be expected to:
- Provide legal advice and counsel on immigration issues, including participating in immigration clinics and assisting with emergency cases;
- Provide direct representation to non-detained immigrants in master and individual hearings in San Francisco and Sacramento, and, possibly, by telephonic or online appearance in other venues;
- Engage in client-centered, thoughtful, communicative advocacy, including responding to clients quickly and being engaged and available throughout the process;
- Prepare motions, applications, briefs and exhibits of evidence for advocacy before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office, and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services;
- Develop and present training/guidance materials on immigration law issues affecting immigrants and their families for Know Your Rights and other community education opportunities;
- Provide hands-on mentorship to An Organization Provide Lower Cost & Free Immigration Legal Services paralegal staff, equipping them to work effectively in preparing applications, declarations, and other documents needed for representation;
- Assist in oversight of progress on objectives and deliverables for grant reporting, process mapping, and tracking data and outcomes;
- Facilitate cross-referrals with social services, mental health and medical providers;
- Support Legal Director and Executive Director with project management tasks, including reporting, and funder and media relations.
Required Skills:
- Member of the California (or possibly other state) bar;
- At least 1 to 3 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include at least 6 months of representation of clients in removal proceedings, including bond, master and individual hearings;
- A strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
- Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write in Spanish;
- California driver's license and vehicle for travel
