Description:

Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of immigration law and policy and a commitment to immigrant justice. They will have creative problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

In addition, this candidate will be organized, proactive, and have strong communication skills. They will have the ability to work effectively in multi-cultural work environments, showing respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and will be passionate about Opening Doors' mission.

Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

Provide consultations to screen and counsel potential clients for various forms of immigration relief.
Prepare and monitor applications for immigration relief for eligible applicants, including but not limited to applications for Adjustment of Status, family-based petitions and waivers of inadmissibility, U visas, T visas, VAWA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, DACA, Naturalization, and Asylum.
Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Sacramento and San Francisco EOIR in applications for Asylum/Withholding/CAT, Cancellation of Removal, waivers, and any other forms of relief for which a respondent in removal proceedings might be eligible.
Participate in pro-se asylum workshops for Afghan parolees
Maintain case files in accordance with existing office procedures; use online case management software and grant tracking databases.
Other duties may be assigned in the sole discretion of the Organization. The Organization may assign or shift duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Required qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

J.D. and licensed to practice law in any state (if applying for law clerk position, must be awaiting bar results or sitting for next scheduled bar exam)
Demonstrated interest in immigration law, specifically in removal defense, asylum, VAWA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U- and T- visas, or related areas of immigration relief
Excellent coordination and organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks correctly and on time.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Dedication to providing client-centered, holistic, trauma-informed representation

Preferred qualifications: The requirements listed below are not required but are desired.

Demonstrated experience in immigration law, specifically in removal defense, asylum, VAWA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U- and T- visas, DACA, naturalization, or other related areas of immigration relief.
Licensed to practice law in California.
Effective communication skills in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, or Ukrainian. Spanish strongly preferred.