Tahirih Justice Center · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney
San Bruno,CA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $99K/yr
2+ years expTahirih Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women, girls, and immigrant survivors of violence. The Staff Attorney provides critical legal counsel to immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence, focusing on asylum and related relief while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure clients’ voices are centered.
Legal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Advise, counsel, and represent immigrant survivors of gender-based violence in their legal matters before the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State and Department of Justice (immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals)
Provide brief advice and counsel and referrals to immigrant survivors of gender-based violence in legal matters related to immigration law, conduct intakes, and maintain a caseload of 60 – 100 cases, approximately 50-60% of which will be co-counseled with pro bono attorneys
Actively participate on an interdisciplinary legal team that centers and empowers Tahirih’s clients throughout the course of representation
Collaborate well within a team structure
Communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, with clients, with supervisors, and with external partners
Engage in safety planning and other supportive collaborative case work in concert with Social Services team members as part of interdisciplinary, holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed service delivery
Identify and prioritize casework or other legal services that are mandatory grant deliverables for the office or program as a whole
Ensure quality control of the client database and files; maintain accurate data entry; ensure appropriate metrics tracking systems; and follow risk management procedures
Contribute to grant proposals, reports and periodic policy advocacy pieces
Adhere to organizational and local office policies, such as attorney standards of practice, interdisciplinary policies, and ethical standards
Train, mentor, and provide ongoing support the pro bono attorneys
As appropriate, represent Tahirih in coalition efforts, build relationships and collaborate with the immigrant rights community through outreach events and substantive trainings, rooted in Tahirih’s interdisciplinary model of representation
Regularly engage in professional development to hone skillset and immigration law substantive knowledge
Contribute to organization-wide meetings, resources and materials
As needed, assist in the recruitment, supervision and support of in-house volunteers and interns
Support office paralegal(s) and other supporting staff members in their administrative duties
Qualification
Required
JD or equivalent
Current bar membership in good standing in any state in the US or District of Columbia or US territory
At least 2 years of direct legal services experience, ideally in immigration removal defense
Experience working on asylum, U-Visa, T-visa, VAWA, and SIJS applications
Great legal analysis, written and oral advocacy and presentation skills
Responsible, self-initiating, and focused, with proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Strong organizational habits, time management skills, and prioritization skills
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and cross-cultural communication skills
Experience supporting survivors of violence and trauma and those from diverse cultural backgrounds
Commitment to Tahirih's foundational values and mission, and demonstrated commitment to legal services, public interest law, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or social justice
Preferred
Experience designing trainings and presenting to legal and non-legal audiences
Experience litigating appeals, preferably in the immigration context, or superb legal research and writing skills and a desire to gain expertise in cutting edge immigration appellate work
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
Ability to attend functions outside of regular business hours, as needed
Has existing ties and/or relationships to these communities, and willingness to prioritize and amplify the voices of immigrant and low-income clients
Benefits
Employee and dependent health, vision and dental insurance (Tahirih contributes 100% of the premium for employees and 60% for dependents)
Paid parking
A 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan
Flexible work schedules
Professional development including in-house training programs, staff enrichment retreats and other growth opportunities
Generous self-managed leave benefit inclusive of vacation, sick and holidays, including office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Company
Tahirih Justice Center
Tahirih Justice Center is a non-governmental organization that protects courageous immigrant women and children seeking safety and justice.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase