Mission Action · 1 month ago
Senior Immigration Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expMission Action is a rapidly growing organization dedicated to serving low-income and immigrant communities. They are seeking a full-time Senior Immigration Attorney to provide legal assistance and representation to community members facing removal proceedings.
Non ProfitSocialSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Conduct intake with potential clients, screen for claims for relief, and provide legal counsel and advice
Provide full-scope representation to individuals facing removal before the Immigration Court, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Stay informed of developments in agency practice, policy, and law
Supervise legal assistant(s) and/or accredited representative(s), as needed, including regular check-ins, assisting with workload management, document review, and approval of administrative requests
Lead special project initiative(s), in consultation with Legal Program Director and team
Participate in agency meetings, community activities, collaborative meetings, and trainings
Engage in outreach, education, and advocacy in the area of immigrant rights on the local and state level
Maintain and establish relationships with community partners and immigration service providers
Perform other programmatic tasks, as necessary
Conduct business in accordance with the Mission Action Employee Handbook, exercising sound judgment and serving the best interests of the agency and the community
Work within the framework of the agency's mission, vision, values, theory of change, and organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative justice, trauma-informed work, and language justice
Commit yourself to treating each community member with respect and dignity
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor or equivalent and active bar admission
3-5 years of experience practicing removal defense and/or advanced ability to independently represent individuals in removal proceedings
Ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish-speakers (i.e., advanced Spanish skills)
Ability to work effectively and compassionately with survivors of trauma and clients with mental illness
Strong commitment to service low-income and underserved communities, with an ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and community empowerment
Familiarity and demonstrated commitment to Mission Action's mission, values, and organizational work
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently to manage priorities and prioritize workflow
Strong computer knowledge, ability to use Windows and Microsoft Office
Commitment to providing culturally competent services
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Paid holiday
Paid sick leave
Generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess
401(K) with employer matching
Company
Mission Action
Mission Action is a non-profit organization that provides community services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Citi Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
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