Immigration Staff Attorney - UAC & Asylum

U.S. Comm For Refuge; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Staff Attorney to represent Unaccompanied Children (UAC) in removal proceedings across multiple DMV-area venues, including Arlington, VA. The role involves legal consultations, direct representation, and handling asylum-related relief while collaborating with a diverse, mission-driven team.

Mandatory J.D. and bar admission; 2–3 years immigration experience; Spanish preferred; duties include SIJS, asylum, and TPS matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar in good standing, ideally DMV area.
• Minimum 2–3 years in immigration law.
• Experience with children/youth preferred.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Experience representing individuals in removal proceedings preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and PM skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to USCRI values and diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal consultations with UAC to assess options for their case.
• Provide direct legal representation to UAC in DM V area (DC/MD/VA).
• Immigration Court Representation: Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, various Motions.
• Handle SIJS and SIJS Custody cases.
• Represent asylum, T visas, U visas, VAWA, Adjustment of Status, TPS, EADs.

Skills

J.D.

Bar admission (DMV)

Immigration law

Spanish proficiency

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Staff Attorney to represent Unaccompanied Children (UAC) in removal proceedings across multiple DMV-area venues, including Arlington, VA. The role involves legal consultations, direct representation, and handling asylum-related relief while collaborating with a diverse, mission-driven team.

Mandatory J.D. and bar admission; 2–3 years immigration experience; Spanish preferred; duties include SIJS, asylum, and TPS matters.