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Immigration and Human Rights Attorney
2 months ago
Job Details
- Level: 3-5 years of experience
- Job Location: Austin or San Antonio Texas Area
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Juris Doctor
- Salary Range: Based on experience
- Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Join our Team
Are you ready to join our dedicated team operating on the national frontlines fighting for immigrants' rights? The ideal candidate shares our vision of a world where all immigrants enjoy the security, opportunity, and prosperity that come with having lawful status in the United States. JLWILG has many opportunities to contribute, grow, and thrive in a challenging but healthy and balanced work environment that values our mission above all else. We are a mission-driven, collaborative team of tenacious advocates, with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.
Who We Are
We are an Austin, Texas based law firm that promotes a more just and humane USA by collaborating with immigrants to the United States in their quest to win lawful status, become U.S. citizens, and reunite their families. We pride ourselves on our tenacious advocacy in the face of tough cases, and do not shy away from challenging work. We work collaboratively with our clients and with each other to produce the best possible results for our clients and their families. We work remotely a lot, with a high degree of trust and personal accountability to the mission. Our team enjoys a competitive salary, schedule flexibility, work-life balance, health benefits, 401K matching contributions, and a fun and highly collaborative team. In exchange, we expect exceptional professionalism, performance, and principled behavior from every member of our team.
What We Do
We collaborate with immigrants and their families to help them achieve lawful status, become U.S. citizens, and achieve or maintain family unity in the United Sates.
Hybrid Work Plan
▪ Currently, all interviews are virtual.
▪ Our employees work in-office and remotely based on their role and business needs.
▪ Our mission-centered staffers are able to work independently without scrutiny or close supervision, and are expected to request assistance and collaboration when needed to meet obligations to the mission.
▪ Applicants must reside in the Austin-San Antonio area.
▪ Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate.
What We Offer
A career at JLWILG offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals driven by our passion for advocating for immigrants. Our benefits package includes:
▪ Health Cost Reimbursement
▪ 401K matching
▪ Unlimited PTO, plus 11 paid Holidays
▪ Yearly bar and professional association dues
▪ Minimum CLE requirements with yearly travel budget
▪ Quarterly bonus based on productivity + annual discretionary bonus
▪ Salary commensurate with experience
JLWILG is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
Associate attorneys are responsible for zealously representing individuals pursuing benefits or seeking relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Associate Attorney will work collaboratively with a team of paralegal and administrative staff, as well as more senior associates and partners.
Responsibilities:
▪ Provides direct representation to individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may be before the the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS);
▪ Conducts thorough immigration screenings for consultees to assess for immigration relief, including explanation of their rights and available options, benefits and risks of applying, processes, and costs if any;
▪ Coordinates for additional client services as necessary with other service providers in the area, including psychologists, non-profits, and case workers;
▪ Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data in online case management system;
▪ Supervises case work of legal assistants, case managers, interns, clerks, and administrative staff as needed;
▪ Represents JLWILG as a community leader through public speaking at professional association events, CLE events, on social media channels, and/or in media interviews;
▪ Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
▪ Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
▪ Bar association admission / membership in good standing;
▪ Bilingual English/Spanish;
▪ Federal Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
▪ 3-5 years of experience in immigration law;
▪ Law school experience will be considered;
▪ Barred in Texas or a reciprocal state;
Attributes:
▪ Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with JLWILG’s mission, vision and values – Mission-Driven, Tenacious, Collaborative, Committed to Equity, and Continuously Learning.
▪ Able to communicate cross-culturally and work efficiently, effectively, and empathetically in a multicultural setting with diverse individuals;
▪ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
▪ Strong organizational and time-management skills; and
▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health expense reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Austin/San Antonio, Texas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- Up to 50% (Required)
Work Location:
- Hybrid remote in Austin and/or San Antonio, Texas