About the Role
The staff attorney will provide high-quality legal immigration services to low-income immigrants throughout Central Texas. Responsibilities include representing immigrants who qualify for VAWA, U visas, T visas, representation and consultations for potential asylum seekers, Family Based clients, those detained by ICE, and other immigrants who may qualify for immigration relief. Staff attorneys must also maintain program statistics, client databases, and files and provide reports as required. The staff attorney may also require education and outreach to the immigrant community on various legal issues.
Requirements
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Dedication to and experience in serving low-income populations and social justice generally
1-2 years of legal experience in immigration law or in a non-profit organization serving low-income persons
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Excellent communication and writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
JD from an 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
About the Company
For more than 30 years, American Gateways has provided immigration legal services and advocacy to lowincome immigrant individuals and families in Central Texas. With offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Waco, we provide exceptional legal services to low-income immigrants at no or low cost.