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Ayuda · 2 days ago

Immigration Staff Attorney

Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $78K/yr

1+ years exp

Ayuda is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services to low-income immigrants. The Immigration Staff Attorney will represent clients in various immigration matters and collaborate with social services staff to ensure holistic support for clients.

Non Profit

Hiring Manager

Caro Cintrón Arroyo

Responsibilities

Represent low-income immigrants, including victims of crime and children

Conduct intakes and represent victims of crime in immigration matters, including SIJS, asylum, VAWA petitions, U and T Visa applications, DACA and removal proceedings

Represent clients in immigration matter before USCIS, ICE, DOS and EOIR, as well as DC Superior Court to obtain SIJS predicate orders; represent clients in federal courts in APA and/or mandamus actions

Provide victim witness orientation and accompaniment when appropriate

Represent Ayuda at local coalition meetings and participate in local and national advocacy initiatives

Stay current on relevant laws and policies by attending trainings and conferences and reviewing new laws and regulations

Train area service providers and government agencies, including law enforcement

Conduct outreach presentations to potential clients

Collaborate with Ayuda’s Social Services staff to ensure provision of holistic services

Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of legal interns, volunteers, paralegals and legal assistants

Contribute to Ayuda’s pro bono program through mentoring at clinics and mentoring pro bono pipeline cases

Assist with preparation of grant applications and reports; and

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D.LL.M.Licensed to practice lawImmigration law knowledgeLegalServer proficiencyFluency in SpanishCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment

J.D. or LL.M. from accredited law school

Licensed to practice law any state, district or territory of the United States is required

Eligibility to waive into the Maryland bar immediately required

Knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including detailed knowledge of humanitarian immigration relief (asylum, U and T Visas, VAWA, SIJS) in addition to the family-based immigration process

Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; must be comfortable presenting in public and in oral arguments before the courts

Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team, including in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, external partners, and client communities

Strong work ethic, discrete, resourceful, and able to maintain confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

Ability to meet assigned and self-imposed deadlines

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Excellent customer service skills

Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions

Decisive, with ability to exercise independent judgment

Ability to understand legal ethical obligations and understand when and how to seek appropriate supervision

Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to devote interest and attention to learning other new software programs and web-based applications, including Ayuda's electronic case-management system LegalServer

Preferred

Individuals licensed to practice in Maryland are strongly preferred

1-2 years of experience providing immigration legal services to low-income individuals preferred

Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish highly preferred

Experience with LegalServer strongly preferred

Benefits

Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid

Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid

Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid

Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid

Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary

Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment. Employees begin with 3 days of vacation leave.

New employees begin with 5 days of Health & Wellness (sick) leave and accrue an additional 5 hours per pay period plus emergency medical leave up to 12 weeks per year

12 weeks paid parental leave/family leave

24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break the last week of the year

Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)

Flexible work schedules