National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 12 hours ago
Staff Attorney- DMV Habeas Project, Immigration Impact Lab
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$62K/yr - $68K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is now Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a non-profit organization focused on providing legal assistance to immigrants. The Staff Attorney will expand the Lab's detention-related district court litigation, represent individuals in district court actions, and mentor external pro bono attorneys.
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Responsibilities
Litigate strategic cases in district court, primarily habeas petitions, on behalf of detained immigrants nationwide, with a focus on people detained in Maryland and Virginia. Cases may also involve challenges to the use of the Alien Enemies Act and other emerging detention challenges
Identify potential cases and maintain relationships with referral channels, which will require close coordination with stakeholders, including immigration non-profits, law school clinics, and private immigration attorneys serving these areas
Mentor pro bono attorneys on detention-related district court litigation, with a focus on habeas petitions. This will include providing feedback and guidance on legal strategy and helping attorneys prepare for federal court arguments
Develop and refine training programs and materials for the Lab team and external pro bono and non-profit attorneys on detention-related district court litigation. This may involve conducting training sessions, creating template briefings and educational materials, updating existing materials, and identifying opportunities for continuous learning
Collaborate with the Lab Program Director, Deputy Program Director, Managing Attorney, and Development/Communications team to raise awareness about the DMV Habeas Project and its potential impact on the region with stakeholders, media, and funders
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and partner organizations for the Project, including immigration attorneys, advocacy groups, and community organizations to build case referral, co-counseling, and post-release coordination opportunities, leverage limited resources, and amplify the Project’s impact
Participate in Amica Center stakeholder relation activities, such as in-person and virtual meetings and convenings with community groups, governmental bodies and representatives, and other legal service providers
Coordinate across teams (particularly with the Detained Adult Program (DAP)) on case strategy and to ensure Programs are kept abreast of developments in detention-related litigation efforts and the DMV Habeas Project
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the bar of any state or the District of Columbia
Experience in immigration law, particularly in detention-related litigation
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to mentor and train attorneys
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to social justice and immigrant rights
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Willingness to travel for court hearings and stakeholder meetings
Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19
Preferred
Experience with habeas petitions
Familiarity with the immigration system and related legal issues
Experience in impact litigation
Experience working with pro bono attorneys
Knowledge of the DMV area and its immigration landscape
Benefits
Free gym access located in Washington, D.C (dependent on employee’s primary office)
Flexible working hours after successful completion of trainings and with approval of supervisor
Pre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV
Subsidized health, dental insurance, and vision insurance (Amica Center pays a very high rate of the insurance package, for which we can provide additional information)
Life Insurance valued at $50,000, as well as long- and short-term disability
The option to set up a Flexible Spending Account
High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a one-time employer contribution of $350 to the Health Savings Account (HSA)
The option to set up a 403(b) savings account (the equivalent of a 401(k) account for non-profit organizations) which the organization has the option, for all employees on an annual basis, to match at a certain percentage after one year of continuous employment
23 Personal Days per calendar year
Up to 20 days of Sick Time per calendar year
7 hours of Volunteer Time Off per calendar year
Federal holidays
Paid winter break closure around the end of each year
12 weeks of parental leave
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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