Description:

The Immigration Advocacy Program at A Non-Profit, Public Interest Law Firm is seeking a full-time Immigration Attorney to provide creative and zealous advocacy to clients seeking immigration redress. Most of A Non-Profit, Public Interest Law Firm's clients are victims of crime such as domestic violence and sexual assault or children who are abused or abandoned and are eligible for victim-related immigration relief. Our office also steps in to help whenever there is an influx of the persecuted to our community. Our office is currently assisting over 100 Afghans who fled the Taliban to ensure they can remain in the United States. Our attorneys file documents in both state court and immigration court and can practice both affirmative requests for relief and defensive cases to prevent deportation. Our attorneys also teach weekly immigration classes and provide free brief consultations to those seeking immigration relief so as to spread reliable information throughout the community for those who cannot afford a lawyer and could fall victim to notaries. The entire immigration team is available to provide thoughtful mentoring and guidance, but each Staff Attorney leads their own cases.

Experience and Skills:
The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law and community service and has the desire to work with and zealously advocate for our clients. Must have Immigration experience. The ability to speak Spanish is preferred. The candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction (Nevada offers special licensing for attorneys relocating to Nevada to provide legal services through A Non-Profit, Public Interest Law Firm.)

Additional qualities desired

Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.