Immigration Rights Staff Attorney - Bilingual Advocate

Americans for Immigrant Justice; Miami (FL); Híbrido; USD 76 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

15 paid vacation days

14 paid holidays

10 paid health days

Parental leave after 1 year

403(b) retirement plan with up to 3%

Resumo da oferta

Americans for Immigrant Justice, based in South Florida, seeks a qualified Staff Attorney to join our diverse legal team. The attorney will handle immigration caseloads, provide Know Your Rights outreach, draft pleadings and contracts, and represent clients in court and proceedings.

Ideal candidates bring immigration law experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualificações

• Preference for experience in immigration law.
• Preference for experience working with domestic violence victims and/or other victims of trauma.
• Strong writing, research and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills.
• Interest in policy advocacy at the national level.
• Excellent presentation skills for community outreach, education and training.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, with multiple deadlines and other tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment that values giving and receiving feedback.
• Experience with immigration and/or child dependency legal clinics in law school would be especially helpful.
• Fully bilingual in English, Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in immigration law.
• Provide Know Your Rights presentations in the community.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including contracts, pleadings, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, mediation, or other immigration proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.
• Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring timely progression and resolution of matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations and updates on case progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and solutions for complex legal issues.
• Maintain high ethical standards and comply with all professional responsibilities and legal obligations.

Conhecimentos

Immigration law experience

Writing and research skills

Public speaking / presentations

Bilingual English / Spanish / Haitian

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Policy advocacy interest

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Americans for Immigrant Justice, based in South Florida, seeks a qualified Staff Attorney to join our diverse legal team. The attorney will handle immigration caseloads, provide Know Your Rights outreach, draft pleadings and contracts, and represent clients in court and proceedings.

Ideal candidates bring immigration law experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to work under pressure.