Staff Attorney

TITLE: Staff Attorney

REPORTS TO: Austin Management

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time

OFFICE LOCATION: Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The staff attorney will provide high quality immigration legal services to immigrants throughout Central Texas. Responsibilities include representing immigrants who qualify for humanitarian relief before USCIS and EOIR and actively work with the immigrant community through education and outreach.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In-office/virtual consultations

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR (Immigration Court)

• Mentor pro bono attorneys representing clients

• Participate in community education and outreach activities as needed

• Maintain client databases and caseload

• Provide monthly statistical reports of caseload and program activities

• Assume other legal duties to meet any changing needs of agency as needed

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Passion and experience serving low-income populations and/or immigrants

• 1-2 years of legal experience in immigration law

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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