RAICES is a legal services organization focused on immigration law, and they are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Asylum Access Services. The Staff Attorney will represent individuals seeking relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act and will work collaboratively with a team to provide legal assistance and support.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct representation to a large caseload of individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may be before the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Conducts thorough immigration screenings for consultees to assess for immigration relief, including explanation of their rights and available options, benefits and risks of applying, processes, and costs if any
- Coordinates for additional client services as necessary with the Litigation Unit, the RAICES Bond Fund, The Social Programs, and Advocacy Department
- Ensures entry to timely, accurate, and detailed case data according to grantor provisions and as required by RAICES
- Contributes to grant reporting, as applicable
- Supervises case work of assigned Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Assistants, Interns, or other non-legal staff as applicable
- Represents RAICES in occasional community presentations, outreach, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and/or media interviews
- Provides pro se assistance to prospective clients and
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Current bar membership in good standing within the United States
- Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required if specified to meet Grant Requirements
- Grant requirements may include bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
- Able to pass a Federal Background Check
- 0-2 years of experience with Immigration Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law
- Law school experience will be considered
- Experience in immigration and/or criminal law, preferred
- A current bar membership in good standing. Barred in Texas is preferred but not required
Company Overview
RAICES is a nonprofit agency that provides legal services for underserved immigrants children, families, and refugees. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.raicestexas.org.
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