Staff Attorney

6 days ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Americans for Immigrant Justice Full time
About Americans for Immigrant Justice

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the basic human rights of immigrants. With a multicultural and multilingual staff, AI Justice has a strong reputation for advocating for immigrants' rights and providing exceptional legal services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Staff Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing expert legal counsel and representation to our clients. This role involves working closely with clients, handling a diverse caseload, and collaborating with other attorneys and staff within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice and representation in immigration law, including Know Your Rights presentations in the community.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and agreements.
  • Represent clients in court, arbitration, mediation, or other immigration proceedings.
  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.
  • Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring timely progression and resolution of matters.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations and updates on case progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and solutions for complex legal issues.
  • Maintain high ethical standards and comply with all professional responsibilities and legal obligations.
Qualifications
  • Florida Bar membership required.
  • Preference for experience in immigration law.
  • Preference for experience working with domestic violence victims and/or other victims of trauma.
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills.
  • Interest in policy advocacy at the national level.
  • Excellent presentation skills for community outreach, education, and training.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, with multiple deadlines and other tasks simultaneously.
  • Enthusiasm about and commitment to working alongside people from diverse cultural, educational, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative environment that values giving and receiving feedback.
  • Experience with immigration and/or child dependency legal clinics in law school would be especially helpful.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fully bilingual, including reading and writing, in English, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole required. Speakers of Mayan languages strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Must have own transportation.
  • Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check, including FBI, statewide repository, and sex offender registry checks.
Education

JD degree required.

Location

Candidate must be based in South Florida. Position eligible for work from home, hybrid, or in-office designation in accordance with AI Justice Job Classification Policy.

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary ranges from $70,600 - $129,600, depending on experience. AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage; 15 paid days of vacation leave; 13 paid holidays; 10 paid health days; 1 personal day. After one year of employment, staff are entitled to paid parental leave and up to 3% matching employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan. Vacation and health leave increases after two- and five-year anniversaries. Paid sabbatical available at five years.

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