Immigrant Legal Defense Center · 11 hours ago
ILDC Bilingual Removal Defense Staff Attorney
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expThe Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) is dedicated to providing equal access to justice for immigrants. The Bilingual Removal Defense Staff Attorney will offer legal representation to individuals in removal proceedings and work closely with a Rapid Response Team to address urgent legal needs.
Legal Services
Responsibilities
Represent clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court, including:
Master calendar hearings
Individual merits hearings
Bond hearings
Motions to reopen, reconsider, and terminate
Provide representation in detained and non-detained cases
Prepare and file applications for relief, including but not limited to:
Asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT
Cancellation of removal
Adjustment of status
VAWA and SIJS-related relief (as applicable)
Represent clients before USCIS, including affirmative filings and interviews
Provide federal court representation, including habeas petitions and emergency filings, as assigned
Work closely with the Rapid Response Team to respond to ICE enforcement actions, arrests, and detention
Conduct emergency legal intakes and provide time-sensitive legal advocacy
Coordinate with community partners, advocates, and family members during enforcement incidents
Maintain a manageable caseload with attention to quality, ethics, and deadlines
Conduct client interviews, legal screenings, and know-your-rights consultations
Draft legal memoranda, declarations, affidavits, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and case managers
Participate in legal team meetings, strategy sessions, and trainings
Stay current on changes in immigration law, policy, and litigation trends
Support organizational advocacy and community education efforts as appropriate
Qualification
Required
J.D. and active bar admission (California state bar required)
Driver's License required
Advanced fluency in Spanish language required
At least one year of experience working with immigrants, refugees, or with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing
Capacity to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing circumstances, policies, and conditions affecting this dynamic work
Passion for social justice for immigrants is required
Preferred
Possess some federal court representation experience is a plus, but not required
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers
Experience in immigration law (nonprofit or private practice) is a plus, but not required, as we are ready and able to provide training
Benefits
$1,500 salary enhancement for additional qualifying languages beyond English and Spanish
Generous PTO, plus 10 holidays and a two-week winter break
Medical, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, dental benefits, and retirement benefits
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Stipend
Generous Parental & Family Leave
Company
Immigrant Legal Defense Center
We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency promoting equal access to justice and due process by providing pro bono legal services to indigent immigrants in deportation proceedings and educating immigrants on their basic civil rights.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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