Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney (Temporary)

LMBA; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, vision & dental for

HRA/HSA options

FSA & Dependent Care accounts

3% 403(b) retirement contribution

Paid health-related leave & 16 daysvac

14 paid holidays + 5 floating

Compensatory time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks two full-time temporary bilingual staff attorneys to work in Tacoma as part of the TSU and DIA teams. You'll provide direct representation and consultations for immigrants seeking protections before USCIS and in immigration courts.

Positions require starting by February 20, 2024, with a minimum 9 months commitment and potential for a 3-month extension. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred but not required; hybrid work is allowed with some

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to practice in WA required or preferred.
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• Fluent English; Spanish fluency is a plus.
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• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and NWIRP mission.
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• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
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• Experience with remote legal assistance is a plus.
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Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, and on appeals.
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• Represent clients in affirmative USCIS applications and in State court proceedings (WA).
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• Conduct outreach, intake, and legal clinics; manage case files.
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• Maintain knowledge of immigration law and policy impacting low-income immigrants.
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• Travel as required; perform administrative tasks and grant reporting.
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• Participate in NWIRP outreach and development efforts; other duties as needed.
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Skills

Fluent in English

Spanish fluency preferred

Trauma-informed representation

Culturally inclusive practice

Remote legal assistance experience

Education

Law degree

Admission to WA Bar

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Web-based collaboration tools

Job description

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks two full-time temporary bilingual staff attorneys to work in Tacoma as part of the TSU and DIA teams. You'll provide direct representation and consultations for immigrants seeking protections before USCIS and in immigration courts.

Positions require starting by February 20, 2024, with a minimum 9 months commitment and potential for a 3-month extension. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred but not required; hybrid work is allowed with some