Description:
Summary Description:The staff attorney will provide high quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court. Staff attorneys are also required to maintain data, case databases and files, and provide reports. Education and outreach to the immigrant community on various legal issues may also be required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of direct legal representation of detained and non-detained clients in removal proceedings before the Pearsall and San Antonio Immigration Courts.
- Mentor pro bono attorneys.
- Prepare post release plans and social service plans, in coordination with social worker.
- Research, engage, and prepare experts on health, behavioral health, and country conditions.
- Oversee the work of legal caseworkers or intern assisting in the representation of the client.
- Participate in community education and outreach activities as needed.
- Provide monthly statistical reports of caseload and handle grant reporting.
- Other duties as needed.
Required Work Experience/Skills:
- 1-2yrs. of legal experience in immigration law, or non-profit organization serving the low-income
- Fluent or have advanced proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken language skills).
- Ability to work in a collaborative and client centered work environment.
- JD from accredited university
- Bar Admission in any US state (Texas preferred)
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Proficiency in any other language
- Criminal Law background
- Immigration clinic experience
- Immigration court experience
- Other court experience
