Asylum Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Public Interest

Santa Ana, CA

Asylum Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

H1: Join Our Team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Technical Assistance Removal Defense Attorney

H2: About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

Founded in 1981, The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County. With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we have been able to provide over 65,000 hours of free legal services to over 4,500 cases benefiting low-income children, adults, and seniors. Our services include counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic policy advocacy and impact litigation to challenge societal injustices.

H2: About the Role

As a Technical Assistance Removal Defense Attorney (TA Attorney) at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., you will play a crucial role in increasing our capacity to assist immigrants in removal proceedings. This includes recruiting attorneys from the private bar to provide pro bono representation, training them in removal defense, and providing ongoing technical assistance throughout the proceedings. In addition, you will also have your own removal defense caseload.

H2: What You'll Do

As a TA Attorney, your responsibilities will include:

- Providing ongoing training, mentorship, and technical assistance to attorneys providing pro bono removal defense representation
- Developing and managing legal workshops/clinics where pro bono services are provided to immigrants in removal defense proceedings
- Conducting legal screenings and consultations
- Co-counseling or representing immigrants before EOIR, USCIS, or the 9th Circuit
- Participating in collaborative advocacy efforts with other legal service providers and community partners
- Conducting community education presentations, which may involve occasional evening or weekend work

H2: Required Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have:

- Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program
- Admitted to practice before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- A minimum of 3 years of immigration law experience, specifically in removal defense, bond proceedings, BIA appeals, and 9th Circuit appeals
- A demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
- Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills
- Own transportation and insurance
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or another language (preferred)

H2: Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is dependent on experience and ranges from $83,000 to $95,000. In addition, we offer competitive benefits, including:

- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (100% of employee premium costs paid by PLC, and 50% of dependent health insurance premium costs paid by PLC)
- Flexible spending account program to help pay for medical expenses and childcare costs
- 15 paid holidays per year
- Approximately 1 paid week off during office winter closure (between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
- 21 paid sick/wellness days per year
- 15 paid vacation days per year
- 2 paid wellness days per month to promote mental wellness and general wellbeing
- Birthday paid time off (2 hours of paid time off during birthday month)
- 403b retirement plan (after 6 months of employment, PLC provides a matching contribution equaling 100% of salary deferral up to a maximum of 3-4%, depending on length of employment)
- Monthly $55 stipend for Wi-Fi and cell phone use
- Monthly bilingual pay premium upon successful completion of an oral and/or written test ($50 for oral premium and $50 for written premium)
- Optional monthly peer support group facilitated by third-party mental health clinic
- Opportunities for growth and advancement

H2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we are dedicated to building a diverse team and fostering a fair and welcoming work environment. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission and creating positive change in our community. To view our complete DEI statement, please click here.

H2: Equal Opportunity Employer

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..

H2: Criminal History Consideration

PLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

H2: Visa Sponsorship

Unfortunately, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

H2: Apply Now

If you are passionate about defending the rights of immigrants and want to join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Technical Assistance Removal Defense Attorney, please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!