Immigration Advocates Network: Advocate for Immigrant Rights

7 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Immigratin Advocatres Network Full time
Job Title:

Immigration Advocates Network: Advocate for Immigrant Rights

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Detention Staff Attorney to join our team at Immigration Advocates Network. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic organization that advocates for immigrant rights and promotes systemic change.

Job Description:

In this role, you will be part of a team focused on challenging the immigration system through direct representation in removal proceedings, BIA and federal circuit appeals, with an eye towards identifying issues for litigation and advocacy efforts. You will support AIR's legal work by handling an active caseload before immigration agencies and federal courts, both detained and non-detained, depending on need.

You will communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community, participate in and collaborate in creating strategy for systemic change, engage in work with partner organizations to advance media outreach, advocacy, policy, and litigation, and help maintain relationships with pro bono counsel, the private bar, partner organizations, and community groups.

Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of Spanish required, fluency strongly preferred
  • A J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required
  • 1-3 years of relevant legal experience required (clerkships count towards years of experience)
  • Prior experience working on behalf of immigrants strongly preferred
  • Excellent legal strategy, analysis, drafting, and editing skills
  • Excellent oral communication skills, including in both legal advocacy and broader public communication
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability, willingness, and energy to travel to detention centers across Louisiana and West Mississippi and reliable transportation
Estimated Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Us:

Immigration Advocates Network is a leading organization that fights for the dignity, safety, and inclusion of immigrants in the United States. We believe in creating structural and systemic change by coordinating with other legal service providers and community-based organizations to complement our skills and build our mutual capacity.



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