Staff Attorney — UAC Immigration Legal Services

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Staff Attorney – UAC Legal Services to provide direct legal services to unaccompanied minors in ORR care. You will conduct legal orientations, offer consultations, and represent clients in Immigration Court as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing filings, coordinating with shelters and ORR teams, and maintaining accurate case data while Upholding ethical standards. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 2-3 years of immigration law experience.
• Experience working with children or unaccompanied minors preferred.
• Spanish proficiency required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal orientations and consultations for UAC in ORR care.
• Direct legal representation in Immigration Court and related proceedings.
• Manage data collection, analysis and reporting on cases.
• Liaise with shelters, coordinate with ORR care teams.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Spanish proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in good standing

Job description

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Staff Attorney – UAC Legal Services to provide direct legal services to unaccompanied minors in ORR care. You will conduct legal orientations, offer consultations, and represent clients in Immigration Court as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing filings, coordinating with shelters and ORR teams, and maintaining accurate case data while Upholding ethical standards. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.