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Defender Association of Philadelphia · 14 hours ago

Immigration Attorney

Main Office, Philadelphia, PA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to join their Community Defense Unit. The role involves providing direct legal services in immigration law matters, representing clients in immigration court, and offering immigration analysis and advice to staff members.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Responsibilities

Represent clients in removal proceedings before EOIR Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Court

Represent clients at interviews before USCIS, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Conduct research and prepare legal memos and briefs for immigration clients, including affirmative filings with USCIS, CPT, ICE and U.S. Department of State

Conduct immigration interviews and consultations, including interviews of clients in custody

Collect and Maintain data related to direct representation of clients in immigration law matters

Consult directly with Defender Association trial attorneys and staff representing immigration clients in criminal court

Conduct in-house trainings on immigration issues for Defender Association staff

Serve as an office resource for immigration-related questions

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeAdmission to PA BarFederal Court AdmissionImmigration Law ExperienceResearch SkillsCourtroom AdvocacyFluency in SpanishWriting SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Juris Doctorate Degree required; Admission to PA Bar required

Admission to practice in the Federal Courts required

Knowledge and familiarity with statutes, procedures, caselaw, and best practices related to immigration representation, required

Excellent research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a capacity and desire to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Strong organizational skills to manage a high-volume, fast-paced legal practice environment

Travel to local, state, and federal courtrooms and prisons, as needed

Preferred

At least three (3) years of experience representing individuals in removal proceedings and before USCIS, preferred

Fluency in Spanish, preferred

Benefits

Generous and rich benefits plan including choice of affordable medical plans, and employer paid: dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance and professional liability insurance

Substantial paid time off- close to 35 days off plus all federal holidays

Retirement Savings Employer Match

Paid eight weeks of parental leave

Free Septa Anywhere Key Card

Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Wellness Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development of You