Staff Attorney, Justice For Our Neighbors
Santa Clara, CA, United States
Staff Attorney, Justice For Our Neighbors Justice For Our Neighbors North Central Texas (JFON NCTx) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that extends hospitality to low-income immigrants by providing free and affordable immigration legal services, providing education to the public, and engaging in advocacy with immigrants. JFON NCTx is a regional affiliate of National Justice For Our Neighbors.
Position:
The JFON NCTx staff attorney (part time) provides direct immigration legal services to low-income clients, and trains and supervises support staff and volunteers who assist in providing those services. The attorney’s caseload could include (SIJS), (VAWA), U Visas, T Visas, Adjustment of Status, (TPS), (DACA), and others. The attorney also participates in efforts to raise community awareness, serves as a source of legal education for immigrants, and engages in immigrant rights advocacy.
Responsibilities:
Oversee assigned caseload involving the legal needs of immigrant clients
Provide legal counsel and advice to clients who attend JFON NCTx intake clinics and assist eligible clients in preparing immigration petitions and applications
Provide representation for JFON NCTx clients in Immigration Court and other federal, county and District courts and hearings as necessary
Develop a work plan and service priorities for working with JFON NCTx clients
Compile and analyze programmatic statistical information for progress reports
Contribute to the public education and advocacy efforts carried out by JFON NCTx
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must have a J.D. and be admitted to a state bar, preferably the state of Texas
Organized and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong commitment to public interest legal service is required
At least 1-2 years of non-profit work experience is preferred
General knowledge of immigration and nationality law, and family law is required, workexperience in the field is strongly preferred
Working proficiency in both English and Spanish
Ability to work sensitively with people having diverse personalities, lifestyles, cultures and faiths
How to Apply:
Send resume by email to Executive Director Sid Earnheart ([email protected]). Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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