Staff Attorney - Immigrant & Agricultural Worker Rights

Management Information Exchange

Toledo (OH)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Loan repayment assistance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Language compensation

Job summary

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide compassionate legal representation in humanitarian immigration matters across western Ohio, including U Visas, T Visas, VAWA self-petitions, SIJS, and removal defense.

The attorney will engage with immigrant communities, conduct clinics, and participate in Know Your Rights outreach. The role emphasizes direct representation, community education, and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school (required).
Licensed to practice in Ohio or eligible for admission by motion, temporary certification, or passage of the next Ohio bar exam.
Strong commitment to serving immigrant and low-income communities.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
Willingness to travel within ABLE's service area.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal representation in immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, and courts.
Represent clients in humanitarian immigration matters (U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, SIJS, removal defense).
Conduct client interviews, legal research, case preparation, negotiations, filings, and hearings.
Assist with immigration legal clinics and community-based services.
Engage with immigrant communities, organizations, and service providers; conduct Know Your Rights presentations.