RAICES · 3 months ago
Staff Attorney (32316)
Austin, TX, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $84K/yr
0+ years expRAICES is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing legal services to underserved immigrant communities. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing individuals in immigration matters and ensuring they receive the necessary legal support and guidance throughout the process.
CommunitiesLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides direct representation to a large caseload of individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may be before the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Conducts thorough immigration screenings for consultees to assess for immigration relief, including explanation of their rights and available options, benefits and risks of applying, processes, and costs if any
Coordinates for additional client services as necessary with the Litigation Unit, the RAICES Bond Fund, The Social Programs, and Advocacy Department
Ensures entry to timely, accurate, and detailed case data according to grantor provisions and as required by RAICES
Contributes to grant reporting, as applicable
Supervises case work of assigned Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Assistants, Interns, or other non-legal staff as applicable
Represents RAICES in occasional community presentations, outreach, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and/or media interviews
Provides pro se assistance to prospective clients
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Current bar membership in good standing within the United States
Able to pass a Federal Background Check
Preferred
0-2 years of experience with Immigration Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law
Law school experience will be considered
Experience in immigration and/or criminal law, preferred
A current bar membership in good standing. Barred in Texas is preferred but not required
Company
RAICES
RAICES is a nonprofit agency that provides legal services for underserved immigrants children, families, and refugees.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dolores K. Schroeder
CEO RAICES
ANNA FLORES
CFO
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