Spanish-Speaking Attorney for Youth and Children

3 days ago

Santa Clara, California, United States Immigratin Advocatres Network Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Spanish-speaking attorney to join our team at Immigration Advocates Network. As a Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, you will provide direct representation for children and young people up to 21 years old who are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish, with experience in juvenile dependencies, child welfare, and immigration law. You will work closely with our team to provide legal advice, referrals, mediation, and in-court representation as needed. Your responsibilities will include conducting intake for youth, investigating each case, and preparing litigation strategy.

You will also partner with local community service providers, immigration attorneys, and our Legal Supervisor to deliver services and improve our service model. Additionally, you will work with Pro Bono attorneys and our Pro Bono Manager to expand our services.

We are looking for someone who is committed to social justice and anti-racism, with a passion for working with youth and families of diverse backgrounds. If you are a collaborative and innovative advocate who is dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake for youth under the age of 21 years virtually.
  • Provide youth with legal advice, referrals, mediation, and in-court representation as needed.
  • Investigate each case; analyze facts in light of relevant legal considerations; conduct legal research; prepare litigation strategy; motions and briefs and argue specific legal motions and pleadings; litigate evidentiary hearings; examine and cross-examine witnesses.
  • Partner with local community service providers, immigration attorneys, and LCYC Legal Supervisor on the direct delivery of services and continual improvement of the service model and its local adaptation.
  • Work with Pro Bono attorneys and Pro Bono Manager to expand services.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to LCYC's mission of protecting the interest and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.
  • Ability to live and practice in the state of Washington.
  • Washington State Bar Membership currently.
  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish, speaking and writing.
  • Experience as a practicing attorney or law school work/internship/externship; past experience in juvenile dependencies or related child welfare, minor guardianships, CHINS, parenting plans and SIJS is strongly preferred.
  • Commitment to and demonstrated interest in engaging in culturally competent relationships and applying an anti-racist lens to program operations, community partnerships, and supporting young people.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to serve as the technical advisor to pro bono attorneys.
  • Ability to communicate legal concepts, options, and potential outcomes in a developmentally appropriate manner with youth.
  • Ability to work professionally with youth, diverse community partners and other attorneys, developing a relationship of trust and confidence.
  • Ability to be flexible, adjusting to the needs of youth.
  • Committed to continual learning and responsive to feedback.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and access to a car as the position involves some travel.
  • Must show proof of authority to work and pass a background check, including fingerprints.
  • Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (both doses) and will be expected to get the next booster.

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