Job description

SIREN SEEKS A REMOVAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR OUR FRESNO OFFICE

Reports To: Director of Legal Services

Location: Fresno, CA and/or San Jose, CA

Position: Full-time, exempt position

Salary Range: Based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, transportation and fitness reimbursement, as well as eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

WHO WE ARE (Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network)

SIREN is an immigrant rights non-profit organization that uniquely combines community organizing, policy advocacy, civic engagement, community outreach, education, and legal services to empower low-income immigrants and refugees in California. SIREN combines community organizing, policy advocacy, civic engagement, community outreach, education and legal services to empower low-income immigrants and refugees in California. We believe our clients and all immigrants are agents of change and we prepare them for leadership in all four of these program areas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Removal Defense Attorney must be passionate about SIREN’s mission. The Removal Defense Attorney will be part of SIREN’s legal department that specializes in providing direct representation to immigrants and refugees in deportation proceedings. To that end, the Removal Defense Attorney will be responsible for providing client consultations with greater attention to complicated cases, representation of clients, research, and analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Litigate both affirmative and defensive cases before USCIS, EOIR, the BIA, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting consults on potential clients and assessing whether they qualify for relief, researching legal issues related to their claims, preparing all necessary filings, and representing them throughout their removal proceedings.
• Review and finalize applications prior to submission to USICS or Immigration Court.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including family-based petitions.
• Help supervise legal staff and legal volunteers.
• Assist and participate in monthly clinics.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Work alongside a diverse legal team to create infrastructure and sustainability within the immigrant legal services program, including, but not limited to, managing in-house training opportunities for DOJ accredited representatives and grow volunteer base for in-house legal assistance.
• Network to obtain external organizational support, to build collaborations that support legal program activities, and/or to refer clients to partners on issues outside our expertise.
• Assist with meeting grant deliverables that fund the immigration legal program.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY

• Support, as needed, with legal workshops, clinics and trainings.
• Conduct presentations on various immigration related topics, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Legal Services or Executive Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Have a U.S. law degree (J.D.) and active bar membership. CA bar membership is preferred and will be given preference. Individuals with experience in immigration law, specifically in removal defense, will also be given preference.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a fast and flexible learner and able to work in an organization with many moving parts.
• Experience in removal defense, minimum 1 year court experience and 2 year removal defense experience.
• Committed to the needs of the immigrant community and passionate about immigrant and human rights.
• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Attention to detail and have strong legal office organizational skills.
• Adept at public speaking and teaching in large groups and comfortable with conducting media interviews.
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with culturally diverse staff and clients.
• Community organizing or community lawyering experience a plus.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE

Must be in good standing with the state bar (CA State Bar preferred).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work on weekends/evenings and travel, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s License, car insurance, and daily access to a car.
• Main office: SIREN’s Central Valley office located in Fresno, CA and or SIREN's Bay Area office located in San Jose, CA.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample and three professional references. Cover letter should include a detailed description of the candidate’s legal career and experience as well as why you are particularly interested to work at SIREN.

Please email to SIREN HR: hr @sirenimmigrantrights.org and include Removal Defense Attorney in the email subject.

For more information about SIREN, visit our website at www.sirenimmigrantrights.org

*SIREN is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds, especially individuals from immigrant and refugee communities. People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ persons, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to seek employment at SIREN.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• removal defense: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

Application questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of Immigration Law experience do you have?
• Do you have the following license or certification: CA drivers?
• Do you speak Spanish?
• When are you available for an interview or phone screen? Please list 2-3 dates and times or ranges of times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fresno, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of removal defense experience do you have?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: One location

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