Attorney (#5232)

On Call Counsel; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

On Call Counsel is seeking experienced Immigration Defense Attorneys for a nonprofit project serving unaccompanied children who recently arrived in the United States. The role is a full-time, temporary contract with start ASAP after a background check.

Shifts are nights and weekends, totaling 40 hours per week, and the position is remote. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, have 3+ years of defense and immigration law experience, and a demonstrated commitment to protecting

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English required.
• 3+ years of defense experience required.
• Immigration law experience highly desirable; public interest/nonprofit experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone interviews to gather information relevant to immigration circumstances and potential defenses.
• Interview children in a sensitive, age-appropriate manner.
• Gather information on family relationships, living circumstances, immigration history, and other case-relevant facts.
• Identify information that may support relief, prevent removal, or reunification with family or sponsors.
• Document interviews and case information accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with children who may have experienced trauma or disruption.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and other professionals supporting unaccompanied children.
• Follow interview protocols and case-management processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment with sensitive information.
• Manage a full-time workload with high accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

Spanish-English fluency

Night & weekend availability

Job description

We are seeking experienced Immigration Defense Attorneys to join a project for a nonprofit organization providing legal and case management services to unaccompanied children who have recently arrived in the United States. This is a meaningful opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about immigration and public interest work and wants to help protect the rights of vulnerable children.

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract

Initial Contract: Though end of year, with potential extension through February 2027

Start Date: ASAP following background check

Schedule: Nights and Weekend shifts needed only (Must be available to work nights and weekends totaling 40 hours)

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $60/hour + $5/hour completion bonus*

Key Responsibilities

• Conductphone interviewsto gather information relevant to their immigration circumstances and potential legal defenses.
• Interview children in a sensitive, compassionate, and age-appropriate manner.
• Gather information regarding family relationships, living circumstances, immigration history, and other facts relevant to their cases.
• Identify information that may support immigration relief, prevent removal, or facilitate safe reunification with family members or sponsors.
• Document interviews and case information accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with children who may have experienced significant disruption, trauma, or other difficult circumstances.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and other professionals involved in supporting unaccompanied children.
• Follow established interview protocols, organizational procedures, and case-management processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Manage a full-time workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• 3+ years of defense experience required.
• Immigration law experience required, with immigration defense experience particularly desirable.
• Experience working with children, immigrants, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, or other vulnerable populations is highly valued.
• Public interest or nonprofit legal experience is a plus.
• Strong interviewing, communication, legal research, writing, and case-management skills.
• Ability to communicate with children in a compassionate, patient, and culturally sensitive manner.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of immigrant children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, Spanish-bilingual attorneys who is passionate about immigration defense, children's rights, and public interest work and wants to make a direct impact on behalf of vulnerable children seeking safety, family reunification, and the opportunity to remain in the United States.