Description:

About the Position 
Lsc Seeks an Attorney to Represent Children in Immigration Proceedings. Our Immigration Clients Are Primarily Monolingual Spanish Speakers and Also Include Central American and Mexican Indigenous Youth as Well as Youth of African Descent. We Welcome Applicants at All Levels and Provide Opportunities for Training and Leadership. 

Key Areas of Responsibilities Include: 

Conducting Legal Screenings, Client Interviews, and Factual and Legal Investigations, Counseling Clients, Developing Case Strategies and Case Plans, and Engaging in Oral and Written Advocacy as Part of Representing Children in Immigration Matters (primarily Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, T and U Visa Cases) 
Representing Non-Detained Youth in Immigration Court Proceedings and Related State Court Matters (probate Guardianship and Dependency as Needed), as Well as Applications Before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (uscis) and Cases Before Board of Immigration Appeals (bia) 
Engaging in Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Children, Including Conducting Community Presentations for Children, Families, Schools, and Community Organizations 
Representing Lsc in Local and National Coalitions and Collaboratives as Needed 
Occasional On-Call Attorney Rotations with The Rapid Response Network
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications: 

0-4 Years Experience as A Licensed Attorney. Current California Bar Membership in Good Standing Preferred – Candidates Barred in Good Standing in Other States Who Are Eligible for Provisional Licensure Will Also Be Considered, but Presence in The Sf Bay Area Is Required. We Will Consider Candidates with Pending Bar Exam Results.
Fluency in Spanish Strongly Preferred
Prior Experience in The Practice of Immigration Law Preferred
Experience Working with Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Preferred
Excellent Research, Analytical, Writing and Verbal Communication Skills 
A Strong Commitment to The Rights of Youth 
Ability to Respond Quickly and Efficiently to The Demands and Deadlines of A Fast-Paced Caseload 
Well-Organized, Motivated, Creative, and Independent, yet Also Able to Work Cooperatively in An Interdisciplinary Team-Oriented Environment 
Commitment to Providing Services with Cultural Humility and With an Approach that Values All Individuals and Respects Differences Regarding Race, Ethnicity, Age, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Ability, Socio-Economic Circumstance, Immigration Status, and Record of Arrest or Conviction 
Ability to Work Efficiently and Effectively Under Pressure and In Crisis Situations