Remote Immigration Defense Attorney — Spanish Bilingual

The TemPositions Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 68.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee assistance

Childcare assistance

Discount programs

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Zusammenfassung

The TemPositions Group is partnering with a nonprofit organization to hire experienced Immigration Defense Attorneys for a remote, full-time, temporary project serving unaccompanied children under protective services. The role emphasizes Spanish-English bilingual defense work, sensitivity to trauma, and public interest impact.

Position is evenings/nights and weekends with some weekday shifts, paying $60 per hour plus a $5 per hour completion bonus.

Qualifikationen

• Active U.S. bar license required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• 3+ years of defense experience required.
• Immigration law experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with children or vulnerable populations is valued.
• Public interest or nonprofit legal experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct phone interviews to gather information relevant to immigration circumstances and legal defenses.
• Interview children in a compassionate, age-appropriate manner.
• Gather information on family relationships, living circumstances, immigration history, and other relevant facts.
• Identify information supporting immigration relief, preventing removal, or reunification with family/sponsors.
• Document interviews and case information accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with children who may have experienced trauma.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and other professionals.
• Follow established interview protocols and case-management processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Interviewing

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Jobbeschreibung

The TemPositions Group is partnering with a nonprofit organization to hire experienced Immigration Defense Attorneys for a remote, full-time, temporary project serving unaccompanied children under protective services. The role emphasizes Spanish-English bilingual defense work, sensitivity to trauma, and public interest impact.

Position is evenings/nights and weekends with some weekday shifts, paying $60 per hour plus a $5 per hour completion bonus.