Immigration Staff Attorney: Client-Focused Impact

Mid Minnesota Legal Assistance; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Immigration Staff Attorney to join the Immigration Law Project, providing representation in removal proceedings, adjustment of status, citizenship applications, and VAWA cases. The position supports a hybrid work environment and starts as soon as possible after offer.

We value compassionate, client-centered advocates and equal justice. The role includes outreach, clinic attendance, grant support, and maintaining a caseload across

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law or have taken the July 2026 bar exam.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients.
• Demonstrated ability to represent clients with complicated and traumatic histories.

Responsibilities

• Provide full representation to individuals in immigration court in both detained and non-detained cases, including: preparing and submitting pleadings, motions, and appropriate applications for relief from removal; preparing clients, witnesses, and experts for individual hearings; submitting appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals when appropriate.
• Provide full representation to individuals in affirmative immigration cases, including: preparing and submitting applications to the USCIS; maintaining contact with clients throughout representation; provide legal advice to clients regarding options to apply for an immigration benefit; assess criminal records and advise clients on immigration consequences; prepare clients for interviews and submit appeals when appropriate.
• Conduct outreach to community members and organizations regarding Know Your Rights presentations, available legal services, and other immigration-related topics.
• Attend legal clinics to provide advice and brief services.
• Maintain a caseload with both court cases and benefits cases, analyzing each case and resolving legal issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with Legal Aid’s legal work protocols, grant requirements, and ethical obligations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Spanish

Somali

Immigration law experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Immigration Staff Attorney to join the Immigration Law Project, providing representation in removal proceedings, adjustment of status, citizenship applications, and VAWA cases. The position supports a hybrid work environment and starts as soon as possible after offer.

We value compassionate, client-centered advocates and equal justice. The role includes outreach, clinic attendance, grant support, and maintaining a caseload across