Immigration Attorney - San Francisco - ref. b90917815
ARE YOU A LEGAL CHAMPION FOR HARD-WORKING IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN? We want to talk to you! A social justice non-profit in San Francisco (mostly telecommute remotely) is hiring an Attorney for their immigration legal clinic that represents immigrant families and their youth in processing applications through the U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS) system and Court proceedings.
The following are the qualifications for the Attorney position:
- 1+ year of family- and humanitarian-based immigration experience, primarily SIJS, asylum, T & U visa cases, and DACA;
- Removal defense experience is highly preferred;
- Licensed to practice in a state bar;
- Spanish language fluency (or highly proficient);
- Positive interpersonal skills as this position will have plenty of contact with the client families and the community; and
- Must be passionate about working with and serving individuals and families who are seeking legal immigration status.
501(c)(3) employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Beyond the excellent track record of success in serving the local immigrant Latino community, this opportunity offers a good career path within this well-recognized legal aid organization and more broadly, within the immigrants’ rights practice nationally (including occasional trips to the southern border to provide legal aid on-site).For confidential consideration, pls email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
- Licensed immigration attorney with 2+ years of experience
- Solid understanding of family-based immigration practice and asylum law
- Administrative law experience preferred
- Proven experience with client counseling
- Visa Petitions experience
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English
- Able to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules
- Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
- Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
- Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Top notch references
Contact us today, if you're interested in getting your career moving in the right direction!