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Immigratin Advocatres Network
Santa Clara, CA, United States
The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly 11,000 New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The D
Job Source: Immigratin Advocatres NetworkSanta Clara County Superior Court
San Jose, CA, United States
Salary : $133,479.72 - $162,245.68 Annually Location : County of Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 23/2400SEPT Department: Legal Services & Planning Division: Legal Services & Planning Opening Date: 09/25/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Definition/Description Definition/Description This is the advanced journey level po
Job Source: Santa Clara County Superior CourtAsian Law Alliance
San Jose, CA, United States
POSITION: Immigration Staff Attorney (hybrid) The Asian Law Alliance is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide quality immigration services and representation to low-income individuals. The Staff Attorney will also supervise volunteers and interns, represent ALA in different events and coalitions, and maintain high standards for legal protocols and re
Job Source: Asian Law AllianceDependency Advocacy Center
San Jose, CA, United States
Organization Description Dependency Advocacy Center (DAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides interdisciplinary family defense legal services to indigent parents and children involved with Santa Clara County’s child welfare system and the juvenile dependency court. Our adult clients face the risk of permanent separation from their childre
Job Source: Dependency Advocacy CenterImmigratin Advocatres Network
Santa Clara, CA, United States
Founded in 1984, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a nationally-recognized legal services organization on the front lines of defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. Each year, NWIRP provides direct legal representation and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with low incomes who come from over 150 countrie
Job Source: Immigratin Advocatres NetworkImmigratin Advocatres Network
Santa Clara, CA, United States
IRC seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to join the IRC in Northern California (NorCal), which includes offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Turlock. The Senior Staff Attorney will be based in Turlock and provide legal assistance to Afghan parolees on affirmative asylum applications before US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), including
Job Source: Immigratin Advocatres NetworkImmigratin Advocatres Network
Santa Clara, CA, United States
Staff Attorney, Justice for All Immigrants Justice for all Immigrants (“JFAI”) is a non-profit immigration legal service provider which offers immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees in the greater Houston region. JFAI is an independent non-profit organization which provides legal services to clients of all faiths and back
Job Source: Immigratin Advocatres NetworkThe San Mateo County Bar Association
Santa Clara, CA, United States
AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Asian Law Alliance (ALA) is a non-profit community law office that has provided legal services, community education and advocacy services since 1977 to the Asian and Pacific Islanders communities in Santa Clara County. Priority areas are immigration, housing, domestic violence, public benefits and civil rights. DUTIES A
Job Source: The San Mateo County Bar AssociationSanta Clara, CA, United States
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is an affiliate of the national ACLU, a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights. For over 100 years, the ACLU has served as the nation’s primary protector of the liberties that define our democracy. The
organization implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. Operating out of six offices—Miami (main), Tampa, Pensacola, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville—the Florida affiliate has a budget of over $8 million and 55 staff members, placing it among the larger ACLU affiliates in the nation.
Position:
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida seeks an immigrants rights attorney tocombat pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the state. Thisposition may be located in Miami, Orlando, or Tampa and may include some travel. This positionis funded for two years with the possibility for an extension. The immigrants’-rights attorney is a staff position within the Affiliate’s Legal Department. The position reports to the Deputy Legal Director. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within a starting range of $61,000-$84,000. The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401K Retirement Plan. Base vacation leave is five weeks per year.
Responsibilities:
Develop, prepare, and litigate immigrants’-rights cases at all stages in federal district and appellate courts
Engage in pre-litigation, post-litigation, and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, conducting settlement negotiations and enforcement, preparing advocacy materials and public-education resources, and delivering public testimony
Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Florida and ACLU National
Engage regularly with the media on immigrants’-rights issues
Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders,
and affected communities
Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities.
Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and
immediate basis
Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE
presentations on pertinent topics
Communicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges,
community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social
media, and other means
Assist the ACLU of Florida’s volunteer chapters across the state regarding local
immigrants’-rights issues
Qualifications:
Significant expertise and experience in the area of immigrants’ rights
At least five years of federal district court or appellate litigation experience
Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with themission and goals of the ACLU
Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law
Exceptional oral-advocacy skills
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with a keen ability tosimultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities
Enthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety ofprojects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as with diversecommunity organizations and coalitions
Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
Collaborative spirit and a sense of humor
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients
A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance
Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
Fluency in Spanish
How To Apply:
Send an email to [email protected] and attach a cover letter, résumé, and two substantial writing samples demonstrating thorough legal analysis. All inquiries should include “Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney position” in the subject line, and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Applicants should specify in their application their desired locations in order of preference. Ultimate location will depend on office availability.
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