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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 days ago

Senior Immigrant Rights Attorney

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $102K/yr

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is a non-profit organization focused on racial, social, and economic justice for low-income clients. They are seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney to develop strategies to protect immigrant rights, establish resources in the Hampton Roads area, and collaborate with community groups to advocate for systemic change.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Help monitor and advance the Central Virginia docket of individual cases to ensure community needs are met

Handle direct representation cases and community immigration consultations

Take a leadership role in various impact campaigns (including federal litigation, state and local advocacy, and grassroots community lawyering) affecting immigrant communities in and around Hampton Roads and statewide

Promote racial equity across all dimensions, including with LAJC, by doing the following: Helping to recruit, retain, and support both staff and leadership that reflect the racial composition of our community; Cultivating respect for the work of and expanding resources for non-attorney staff that are disproportionately people of color; Creating spaces for staff to discuss issues of racial, gender, and all other issues of marginalization; and Pushing for institutional and cultural changes by management, the board, and staff to further promote racial equity

Qualification

Immigration LawLitigationCommunity LawyeringPolicy AdvocacyRacial Equity PromotionCommunity OutreachCollaborationTeamwork

Required

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in the Virginia State Bar or eligibility for admission

At least 5 years of experience in immigration law or related fields

Experience with community lawyering and advocacy

Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and organizations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Willingness to travel occasionally between offices

Experience in impact litigation and policy advocacy

Benefits

Generous paid time off every year, including 3 to 6 weeks of vacation, 12 days of health leave, 16 weeks parental leave, and 14 holidays (not including bonus holidays/rest days allocated as needed)

100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance, plus excellent family insurance with annual max of $2,400 premium contribution to LAJC-sponsored health plan

403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution (no required match)

Strong commitment to professional development

Student loan repayment assistance program

Relocation package