Immigrant Rights Attorney | Humanitarian Relief

Management Information Exchange; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Loan repayment assistance for lawyers

Job summary

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Staff Attorney for the Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights practice in Dayton, OH. You will provide legal representation in humanitarian immigration matters and support outreach to immigrant communities.

The role involves direct client work, clinics, Know Your Rights presentations, and collaboration with partners to protect rights of vulnerable populations throughout western Ohio.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible for admission by motion, temporary certification, or passage of the next Ohio bar examination.
• Strong commitment to serving immigrant and low-income communities with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal representation in immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, and courts.
• Handle humanitarian immigration matters: U Visas, T Visas, VAWA self-petitions, SIJS, removal defense, bond hearings.
• Conduct client interviews, legal research, case preparation, negotiations, filings and hearings.
• Assist with immigration clinics and community-based legal services and outreach.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ohio bar admission eligibility

Job description

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Staff Attorney for the Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights practice in Dayton, OH. You will provide legal representation in humanitarian immigration matters and support outreach to immigrant communities.

The role involves direct client work, clinics, Know Your Rights presentations, and collaboration with partners to protect rights of vulnerable populations throughout western Ohio.