Description:

Description:
Purpose Statement: To provide comprehensive legal representation to immigrants involving clients that are survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, asylum-seekers, victims of crimes, families, and minors.

Organizational Profile:
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA.

Why Do You Want This Job?
Because, Just Like Everyone at Ayuda, You Believe:

In Seeing Communities Where All Immigrants Succeed and Thrive in The United States.
In the Overall Success of Our Organization and All Our Programs.
That Families Should Be Healthy and Safe from Harm.
That All People Should Have Access to Professional, Honest, and Ethical Services, Regardless of Ability to Pay or Status in This Country.
That Diversity and Equality Make This Country Better.

What Will This Job Entail?
This Position Will Be Based Primarily in Our Virgina Office, but May Require Occasional Visits to The Dc and Md Office. This Position Will Also Require Travel to Local Immigration Agencies and Courts as Well as State Courts. This Position Is Hybrid and Will Include Both In-Person and Remote Workdays. on Average, This Position Would Be Expected to Be in The Office at Least 1-2 Days a Week.

Provide Direct Legal Representation to Low-Income Immigrants in A Variety of Matters Before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (eoir), the Us Citizenship and Immigration Service (uscis), with A Focus on Serving Immigrant Survivors of Intimate-Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, and Vulnerable Children and Youth
Provide Legal Representation to Children Either in Orr Custody or Formerly in Orr Custody Released to Custodians in Northern Virginia, Including Representation in Removal Proceedings, State Court Custody Matters in Virginia, and Applications for Other Forms of Relief Before Uscis
Where Necessary, Advocate on Behalf of Clients Who Have Been Victims of Crimes, Including Human Trafficking, in Interactions with Law Enforcement
Attend Local and Regional Stakeholder, Coalition, and Advocacy Meetings as A Representative of Ayuda and On Behalf of Ayuda's Client Population
Stay Current on Relevant Laws and Policies by Attending Trainings and Conferences and Reviewing New Laws, Regulations and Court Rules
Assist with Preparation of Grant Applications, Grant Administration, and Reports
Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements:
How Do You Know if You Can Do This Job?
Eligibility Requirements:

Must Be Legally Able to Work in The United States and Maintain Proper Work Authorization Throughout Employment.
Member in Good Standing with The Va Bar or Immediately Eligible for Admission upon Motion to The Va Bar Strongly Preferred, License to Practice Law in A U.S. Jurisdiction Required
Must Be Able to Meet the Physical Requirements of The Position Presented in A General Office Environment.
Spanish Language Skills Are Strongly Preferred.

Qualifications:
The Following Qualifications Are the Qualities, Experiences, and Skills We Seek in A Candidate. Candidates Who Don't Feel that They Meet Every Single Qualification, but Who Still Believe They'd Be the Right Fit for This Role, Are Encouraged to Consider Applying! We're Eager to Meet People that Believe in Our Mission and Can Contribute to Our Team in A Variety of Ways -- Not Just Candidates Who Check All the Boxes.

Experience in Immigration Law, with Litigation and Removal Defense Experience a Plus
Experience Working with Children And/or Child Custody or Guardianship Petitions a Plus
Experience Working with Survivors of Trauma a Plus
Strong Legal, Organizational and Time-Management Skills
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Ability to Work Independently and As Part of A Diverse, Multidisciplinary Team
Availability to Begin Work as Soon as Possible (contingent on Funder Approval) Preferred; And
Demonstrated Commitment to Social, Racial and Economic Justice.