Immigration Defense Attorney – Remote (Nights & Weekends)

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

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