Impactful Immigration Removal Defense Attorney

BeyondPay, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Parking stipend

Public Transportation stipend

Cell Phone stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 4

13 paid holidays

15 vacation days per year

15 Sick Days per year

Parental Leave

Job summary

Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is seeking full-time staff attorneys to join a leading non-profit, universal representation model for immigration defense in Southern California and beyond. Attorneys work with a large interdisciplinary team to provide client-centered, holistic representation in cutting-edge immigration litigation and a mission-driven organization.

The starting salary range is $82,000 to $97,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar License or licensure from another state or U.S. jurisdiction and, if required, willingness and eligibility to "waive into" the CA Bar via the Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Program
• Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills
• Willingness to zealously pursue new and untested legal theories
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure
• Commitment to working in a diverse professional environment
• Passion for social justice for immigrants required

Responsibilities

• Providedirect representation in removal proceedings to unaccompanied children, adults with mental competency issues, and detained or non-detained adults and families.
• Provide high-quality, client-centered representation for clients facing deportation proceedings;
• Determine eligibility for legal relief and develop legal strategy case plans;
• Represent SIJS-eligible youth in related state court proceedings, including guardianship and custody matters;
• Identify the need for post-conviction relief and collaborate with ImmDef’s Post-Conviction Relief team to pursue available remedies;
• File appeals, motions to reopen or reconsider, and habeas corpus petitions, as needed;
• Coordinate with public defenders and appointed counsel for clients with ongoing criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings;
• Travel to shelters for unaccompanied children, ICE detention centers, and other custodial settings to interview and prepare clients;
• Represent individuals in court at initial or prolonged custody redetermination hearings, master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and in ancillary state court proceedings;
• Represent clients before USCIS at asylum interviews, credible fear interviews, ICE check-ins, and other immigration-related appointments;
• Prepare and submit country conditions, declarations, and other supporting evidence for applications to defend clients against removal;
• Work with country conditions experts, expert witnesses, psychologists, and medical professionals to develop supporting evidence for immigration relief applications;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in weekly group case review, on-site trainings, and provide supervision for support staff’s legal work;
• Support ImmDef’s overall mission by working closely with colleagues and ImmDef leadership on initiatives;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support programmatic and organizational needs.

Job description

Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is seeking full-time staff attorneys to join a leading non-profit, universal representation model for immigration defense in Southern California and beyond. Attorneys work with a large interdisciplinary team to provide client-centered, holistic representation in cutting-edge immigration litigation and a mission-driven organization.

The starting salary range is $82,000 to $97,000 DOE.