MAC Immigration Attorney

$93,228.00 - $116,538.00

Time Type
Full time

Summary:
Under general direction, Immigration Attorney will support panel attorneys on immigration matters. Will provide immigration consultations for attorneys and clients, however, will not represent defendants on their immigration cases; also will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for court appointed attorneys on their work of assigned cases. Will assist the Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Holistic Services with training, publications, and other duties as needed in the field of juvenile defense. Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability.

Description:
Under general direction, Immigration Attorney will support panel attorneys on immigration matters. Will provide immigration consultations for attorneys and clients, however, will not represent defendants on their immigration cases; also will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for court appointed attorneys on their work of assigned cases. Will assist the Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Holistic Services with training, publications, and other duties as needed in the field of juvenile defense. Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in immigration matters
• Provides immigration consultations with panel attorneys and their clients
• Stays informed of legislative changes and emerging issues in the field of immigration law
• Serves as the primary liaison between MAC office and the courts
• Assists panel attorneys as first or second chair counsel if feasible and no conflict of interest exists
• Monitors and manages legal resources made available through the MAC; physically and electronically for panel attorneys in their work of appointed cases
• Monitors and manages intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases
• Reviews financial claims and monitor adherence to caseload guidelines
• Provides support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and must have at least two (2) years' experience in the area of immigration law; must have taken court appointments in criminal law matters and have at least one (1) year or more experience in the area of criminal law
• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law and must maintain good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Must have in-depth knowledge of the complex intersection between immigration law and state criminal law
• Must practice client-centered representation
• Strong public speaking skills and interpersonal skills; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy
• Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek