Description:

Job Summary: The Staff Attorney will provide direct legal services to children, adults, and families in removal proceedings, including but not limited to representation of individuals in asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) matters.

Job Requirements/Essential Functions:

Provide legal representation to children, adults, and families in removal proceedings before the Los Angeles and Santa Ana Immigration Courts, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. For children's cases, represent clients in state court to secure predicate orders for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
Operate under the supervision of the managing attorney and/or supervising attorney, managing all aspects of client cases.
Facilitate referrals to medical, mental health, and educational services for clients as needed.
Ensure compliance with data reporting and program requirements.
Oversee the work of assigned paralegal and their tasks.
Perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in California.
Fluency or high proficiency in Spanish, subject to testing.
Experience in immigration law preferred.
Demonstrated abilities in case management, legal research, writing, and oral communication.
Capacity to manage a time-intensive caseload with multiple deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
Skills in working effectively with diverse populations, including individuals from various cultural, geographic, and economic backgrounds, as well as clients with histories of severe trauma and criminal records.
Strong commitment to the rights of immigrants and the mission of An Immigration & Naturalization Service.
Commitment to working in a diverse professional environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is based in a professional office setting and involves tasks such as lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing as needed. The option to telecommute is available for certain roles. Work may be conducted in various locations, including An Immigration & Naturalization Service's offices, spaces provided by others, libraries, and various government facilities.

Classification and Work Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt role with a standard 35-hour workweek. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position will involve some evening and weekend work. Flexibility is required to accommodate the varying needs of the organization. The primary emphasis of the position is fulfilling assigned responsibilities rather than adhering to a strict work schedule. Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation, compensatory time off, or additional compensation beyond the salary assigned to the position.

Travel Requirements:
This position is located at An Immigration & Naturalization Service's Los Angeles office and requires occasional travel to our San Bernardino and Van Nuys offices. Additionally, travel to immigration courts in Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Santa Ana, and state courts throughout the Southern California region will be required. Travel may constitute up to 50% of the role's responsibilities. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Candidates are preferred to have a valid California driver's license and a registered vehicle.