Immigration Managing Attorney
13 hours ago
Immigration Managing Attorney
The Immigration Managing Attorney at La Raza Centro Legal will
manage a staff of 4+ and reports to the Executive Director. The Managing
Attorney is not and may not become a union employee covered by any collective bargaining
agreement of which LRCL is a party.
The attorney will also represent some clients with immigration
cases, focusing on removal defense or affirmative filings, depending on current
needs.
The attorney will recruit and manage a team of 4 Immigration
attorneys and 1-2 legal assistants, and pro bono attorneys (as needed). The
attorney will also carry an individual caseload. The attorney will have
discretion to adjust grievances within the Immigration program. The attorney
will also have authority on behalf of the employer to hire, transfer, layoff,
recall, promote, discharge, reward (includes evaluations, overtime assignments,
time off), assign, or discipline employees within the Immigration Law program,
or to recommend such actions to the Executive Director.
The attorney will also contribute to community outreach events
and presentations, grant reporting, fundraising efforts including grant writing
and Gala efforts, volunteer/intern and pro bono attorney recruitment and
supervision, and other tasks.
Clinical and Case Work Responsibilities:
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Meet and conduct intakes for walk-in clients.
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Prepare applications for asylum, SIJS and other avenues of
relief from deportation. Prepare affirmative filings for applicants.
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Attend immigration clinics and conduct intake screenings.
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Represent some clients at USCIS and asylum office interviews.
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Write motions, briefs, and BIA appellate briefs.
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Ensure that legal work is consistent with agency mission.
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Community Education Responsibilities:
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Conduct or coordinate know-your-rights presentations and
information sessions. Some sessions will be off-site.
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Develop informational materials on immigration law.
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Represent La Raza Centro Legal at various coalition meetings and
with grant stakeholders.
Responsibilities – Immigration Program:
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Organize and attend team meetings.
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Assist with funding reporting requirements.
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Assist with case management systems.
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Assist in coordinating the overflow work of the program with
volunteers, pro bono attorneys and externs.
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Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
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Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the agency.
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Represent the agency to the community at meetings, public
events, media outreach, and other forums.
Requirements:
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Fluent in Spanish and English desirable.
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J.D. and CA state bar license required.
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Strong research and writing skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Interest in immigration law and passionate about issues
affecting immigrants.
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Sensitivity to work with children, survivors of trauma, seniors,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ and other vulnerable populations.
Benefits:
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Salary: $60,000/year
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Group health and medical insurance coverage for employee and
eligible dependents
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Dental insurance coverage
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Term Life insurance and Long Term Disability coverage
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2% 401K retirement plan matching
To apply
please e-mail (Lydia Lopez, Executive Director). Questions:
(direct line)
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