Senior Attorney, Immigration Law Specialist

1 day ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Legal Aid Justice Center Full time
About the Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting social, economic, and racial justice. Our mission is to empower low-income communities by providing high-quality legal services, advocating for policy changes, and engaging in community organizing.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Attorney to join our Immigration Justice Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advance immigrant rights in Virginia, working closely with our team to provide legal representation, impact litigation, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to advance immigrant rights in Virginia
  • Provide legal representation to immigrant clients, including direct representation and community consultations
  • Work with our team to develop and implement impact litigation and community outreach initiatives
  • Assist in co-teaching the University of Virginia School of Law's Immigration Law Clinic
  • Participate in workgroups, coalitions, and community events
  • Assist with advocacy communications efforts, including drafting press releases and social media content
  • Supervise legal interns
Requirements
  • Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
  • At least 3 years of practice as an attorney
  • Strong commitment to immigrants' rights
  • Experience working directly with immigrant community members
  • Sufficient level of Spanish fluency to interview and counsel clients in Spanish without assistance of an interpreter
  • Membership in the Virginia State Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become a member of the VSB promptly
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of practice in immigration law, ideally in removal defense
  • Supervision experience, whether in formal or informal capacity
  • Experience working for a public interest law firm, legal services organization, or other nonprofit as an attorney or in a pro bono capacity
Benefits
  • Generous paid time off every year, including 3 to 6 weeks of vacation, 12 days of health leave, 6 weeks parental leave, and 14 holidays
  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, plus excellent family insurance with annual max of $2,400 premium contribution to LAJC-sponsored health plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution (no required match)
  • Relocation package


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