Trafficking Staff Attorney

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) in Alaska seeks a licensed attorney to provide direct legal representation for immigrant clients, including those who are vulnerable or LEP. The attorney will handle hearings before DHS, the Immigration Court, and appellate courts.

The role involves supervising case files, coordinating with paralegals, and ensuring timely deadlines and accurate documentation. J.D.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-confidence and ability to advocate for clients with compassion.
• Ability to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations.
• Experience with culturally diverse clients preferred; bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in proceedings before DHS, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (hearings, witness preparation, legal research, briefs).
• Provide direct legal services for underserved immigrant and LEP victims of trafficking or other crimes.
• Oversee case management with paralegals and volunteers; supervise document preparation.
• Meet deadlines imposed by EOIR and DHS; maintain case statistics for funders.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Teamwork under pressure

Cultural competence

Bilingual preferred

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence and be able to advocate on behalf of clients with compassion. The person must also be dependable, be able to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations and to work with people from diverse cultures whose first language is not English. The individual must also be committed to providing legal representation to indigent individuals and those normally excluded from the justice system.

Education/Experience: J.D. degree required and licensed to practice law in Alaska or be eligible for a waiver. Excellent oral and written communication skills and work experience with culturally diverse clients required. Bilingual preferredand minimum of two years legal experience representing immigrant survivors of human trafficking or other crimes preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal representation of clients in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Includes appearances at hearings, preparation of witnesses, legal research, and the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.
• Provide direct legal services for underserved immigrant and limited English proficient victims of labor and sex trafficking. Manage case files in accordance with program policy and procedures.
• Work with paralegals and volunteers when they are assisting in your client- related work. Includes oversight of case management, telephone assistance and preparation of documents.
• Meet deadlines imposed by the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Department of Homeland Security.
• Provide telephone consultations to rural immigrant and limited English proficient survivors and service providers on immigration issues.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain case statistics for reports to funders including the Office on Violence Against Women.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned