Description:
The Staff Attorney PositionA Holistic Legal and Humanitarian Support Is Seeking a Staff Attorney to Work with Our Us Based Advocacy Department. the Staff Attorney Will Provide Legal Consultation and Representation Services Before the Immigration Court, Uscis, and California State Courts in Matters Including for Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Other Immigration Relief. This Position Will Have a Particular Focus Representing Unaccompanied Minors. the Staff Attorney Will Provide Direct Representation, Individual Consultations, and Community Outreach and Education to Unaccompanied Children and Youth Facing Removal Proceedings. the Staff Attorney Will Work out Of A Holistic Legal and Humanitarian Support's Los Angeles Office and Will Work Under the Supervision of The Managing Attorney.
This Position Is a Hybrid with In Person Duties as Needed to Serve Our Client Population.
Job Duties:
- Conduct Legal Screenings, Client Interviews, and Factual Legal Investigations
- Provide Representation to Clients Before the Immigration Courts, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Ca State Court Proceedings for Purposes of Obtaining Immigration Relief
- Represent Youth Client's Sponsor/parent or Caretaker in State Court Custody or Guardianship Proceedings Related to The Child's Potential Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- Provide Representation to Detained and Non-Detained Youth
- Develop Case Plans and Strategies
- Coordinate Closely Within Our Multidisciplinary Teams to Identify Needs and Facilitate Referrals to Services Offered In-House and Through Partnerships with External Providers
- Stay up To Date on Rapidly Changing Immigration Laws and Policies
- Comply with Data Management and Program Reporting Requirements
- Assign Casework to Legal Support Staff, Including Legal Assistants and Administrative Staff and Provide Review
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Jd from An Accredited University
- California Bar Admission
- Experience in Broad Areas of Immigration Law with Background in Sij and Uum Representation Preferred (law School Graduates with Clinical or Equivalent Legal Experience May Be Considered)
- Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
- Self-Directed and Self-Reliant, Highly Organized with Strong Attention to Detail, Flexible, Innovative, Able to Quickly Adapt to Changing Program Needs as Border Policies Change, and Able to Work in A Fast-Paced Setting with Limited Resources
- Adept at Learning to Use New Technology Platforms, as Well as Experience with And Proficiency with Microsoft Office and In Google Suites Programs Such as Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Forms, and Zoom
- Respectful of Colleagues in A Diverse Workplace Environment
- Must Have a Valid Driver's License, Reliable Vehicle, Active Insurance Policy And/or the Ability to Travel Frequently to Attend Hearings and Interviews and Engage with Clients and Community Partners
