Immigration - General Attorney in San Rafael, CA

Public Interest

San Rafael, CA

Immigration - General Attorney in San Rafael, CA

Attorney

No

per year, with benefits.

Job Title:
Immigration Staff Attorney

Experience:
- . degree and a member in good standing of any state bar
- Previous experience effectively communicating with, training, and managing legal practitioners with varied experience
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written
- Project management experience preferred
- Familiarity with legal case management software, such as LawLogix, preferred
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work in a standard office or courtroom setting
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work well both independently and in a team setting
- Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income and vulnerable clients
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions allowed for medical or religious beliefs

Organization:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

Department:
Affirmative Unit

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$80,000-$85,000 per year, with benefits

Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid vacation per year
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Paid birthday each year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 100% paid employee medical and dental insurance, life insurance, LTD, and EAP
- 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match of up to 4% after 3 months of employment
- Voluntary benefits include FSA, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as coverage for dependents
- Telehealth for physical and mental health

Job Summary:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a full-time Immigration Staff Attorney to join their Affirmative Unit. The Staff Attorney will primarily handle humanitarian immigration matters and will also be responsible for developing and implementing a Pro Bono Program. This position requires strong communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The Staff Attorney will report to the Senior Supervising Attorney and must be available to attend hearings and interviews in San Francisco as needed.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the ILS Pro Bono Program and internal procedures for pro bono case management
- Foster relationships with local attorneys, bar associations, law firms, and law schools to recruit pro bono volunteers
- Place cases with, train, and coordinate with pro bono volunteers
- Mentor pro bono volunteers on case management and filing
- Manage cases from intake, placement with pro bono volunteers, through filing with USCIS
- Coordinate with local health clinics to provide public charge consultations
- Coordinate with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s Development, Marketing, and Outreach teams to develop and expand on pro bono opportunities in support of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s mission
- Conduct client intakes, consultations, provide eligibility assessment, develop case strategy, and represent individuals before USCIS in a variety of humanitarian applications
- Cover hearings before EOIR as needed
- Assure all cases are filed timely in accordance with departmental policies and grant deliverable timelines
- Comply with ILS policies, procedures, and best practices, including entering data into our case management software (LawLogix), collecting fees, executing contracts with clients, and filing applications in a timely manner
- Compile client data for reporting requirements
- Participate in regular peer review meetings, one-on-one check-in meetings with supervisor, Affirmative Unit meetings, ILS department meetings, all staff meetings, and quarterly all-staff retreats
- Attend immigration legal trainings and behavioral health trainings as needed
- Participate in other team and agency meetings
- Assist Senior Supervising Attorney in improving effective and efficient inter- and intra-agency referral systems

Qualifications:
- . degree and a member in good standing of any state bar
- Previous experience effectively communicating with, training, and managing legal practitioners with varied experience
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written
- Project management experience preferred
- Familiarity with legal case management software, such as LawLogix, preferred
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work in a standard office or courtroom setting
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work well both independently and in a team setting
- Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income and vulnerable clients
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions allowed for medical or religious beliefs

Working Conditions:
- This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work model requiring three days a week in the office
- Must be available to attend hearings and interviews in San Francisco as needed
- Shifts are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm
- Must be able to sit for extended periods and work in a standard office or courtroom setting

Application Process:
- Interested candidates should apply using the Paylocity link provided in the job posting
- Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered, with exemptions allowed for medical or religious beliefs
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. actively promotes and recognizes principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to all identities represented among our diverse employees.