Contract Attorney: Immigrant Children's Rights

Amica Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights in Washington, DC, seeks a Contract Attorney for the Children’s Program to provide high-quality legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children and detained clients, with emphasis on asylum, U visas, and related protections. The role requires a JD with 3+ years in immigration law, experience with children’s clients, and fluency in Spanish.

Travel, hybrid work, and caseload management are integral parts of the position, along with timekeeping and

Qualifications

• JD and at least three years of immigration law experience.
• Experience working with children’s clients required.
• Written and oral Spanish fluency.
• Willingness to travel for work and a valid driver’s license required.
• Favorable background check including driving record, Child Protective Registry, and state/federal records.

Responsibilities

• Take on a caseload of full legal representation in removal proceedings before immigration courts, USCIS, and state courts (Asylum, Withholding of Removal, CAT, SIJS, U-Visas, T-Visas).
• Manage follow-up after intake, including sponsor intake and assessment of relief.
• Oversee timely entry of case information into shared databases.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure zealous representation in the program.

Skills

Immigration law

Children’s clients

Spanish fluency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights in Washington, DC, seeks a Contract Attorney for the Children’s Program to provide high-quality legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children and detained clients, with emphasis on asylum, U visas, and related protections. The role requires a JD with 3+ years in immigration law, experience with children’s clients, and fluency in Spanish.

Travel, hybrid work, and caseload management are integral parts of the position, along with timekeeping and