Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Children and Youth (ICY) Program
- Pay starting at $78,000 annually
- Fluent in English and Spanish required
- Full-time position with Monday through Friday office hours
- Outstanding benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Provide child-friendly, trauma-informed, and culturally competent legal services to unaccompanied minors, including Know Your Rights presentations, individual screenings, pro se assistance, and referrals.
- Manage a caseload of direct representation clients with complex immigration issues.
- Prepare and file applications for legal relief and represent clients before USCIS, ICE, EOIR, BIA, Texas state courts, and related entities.
- Coordinate holistic client services with paralegals, social services coordinators, and other legal support staff, as well as pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers.
- Maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders at HHS/ORR facilities.
- Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising staff attorneys, legal assistants, social services coordinators, legal volunteers, and interns.
- Ensure contract compliance and prepare funder reports.
- Participate in trainings, calls, and meetings with funders and technical assistance providers.
- Collaborate with other agencies, stakeholders, and service providers.
- Recruit, train, and mentor pro bono attorneys.
- Participate in regular peer and supervisor review meetings and legal trainings.
- Support special events and donation drives.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:
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- Current Texas bar membership in good standing.
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
- 5+ years of experience practicing law.
- At least 3 years of experience representing clients in immigration matters, including SAPCR, family, or guardianship cases in Texas state courts; preparing affirmative asylum applications and representing clients in USCIS interviews; drafting substantive motions/filings; and appearing at Individual Hearings in Immigration Court.
- Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced legal research and writing skills.
- Strong communication skills, including trauma-informed and child-friendly interviewing abilities.
- Personal integrity in handling ethically complex and confidential situations.
- Texas Driver's License, clean driving record, own vehicle, and applicable auto insurance.
- Able to pass federal and statewide background checks and submit to drug testing upon hire.
To apply, send Cover Letter and Resume to ****.
