National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Senior Attorney with significant experience in immigration law and a commitment to social justice advocacy. The successful candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in various immigration matters and provide mentorship to other legal staff.
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Responsibilities
Providing litigation-related services such as: drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, case management, oral advocacy, and negotiation in hearings and trials
Drafting immigration petitions, motions and appeals to USCIS, EOIR, and BIA, as needed
Conducting client intakes and maintaining a client caseload
Providing mentorship to other attorneys and co-counseling cases with staff as needed
Providing educational presentations to community partners and client communities on immigration topics and legal remedies for immigrant survivors
Leading projects related to specialized areas of immigration law
Assuming a leadership role among community partners and service providers by providing technical assistance and training and participating in provider networks related to areas of expertise
Assisting with program administration and the development of best practices for case management and other areas of service delivery; and
Engaging in other tasks and projects that further the Center’s mission and operations
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and membership in good standing in the California Bar
A minimum of seven years' legal experience, including experience as lead counsel
Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in immigration law
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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