Immigrant Legal Defense Center ยท 1 day ago
ILDC Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expThe Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) is dedicated to providing equal access to justice for indigent immigrants in the Tri-County area. They are seeking a Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney to deliver high-impact legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children and undocumented youth, focusing on compassionate and strategic representation in immigration proceedings.
Legal Services
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, client-centered representation for unaccompanied minors facing removal proceedings and undocumented youth eligible for affirmative immigration relief
Determine eligibility for legal relief and develop legal strategy case plans
Some travel to ICE detention centers and other custodial settings to interview and prepare clients, take declarations, complete immigration benefit applications, and provide legal advice
Represent individuals in court at initial or prolonged custody redetermination hearings, master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and in ancillary state court proceedings
Represent clients before USCIS at asylum interviews, credible fear interviews, ICE check-ins, and other immigration related appointments
Prepare and submit country conditions, declarations, and other supporting evidence for applications to defend clients against removal
Work with country conditions experts, expert witnesses, psychologists, and medical professionals to develop supporting evidence for immigration relief applications
Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into ILDC's case management systems
Support ILDCs overall mission by working closely with colleagues and ILDCs leadership on various initiatives through community engagement, peer mentoring and event participation
Qualification
Required
J.D. and active bar admission (California state bar required)
Driver's License required
Advanced fluency in Spanish language required
At least one year of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing
Capacity to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing circumstances, policies, and conditions affecting this dynamic work
Passion for social justice for immigrants is required
Preferred
Possess some family law knowledge is a plus but not required
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers
Experience in immigration law (nonprofit or private practice) is a plus, but not required, as we are ready and able to provide training
Benefits
$1,500 salary enhancement for additional qualifying languages beyond English and Spanish
Generous PTO, plus 10 holidays and a two-week winter break
Medical, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, dental benefits, and retirement benefits
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Stipend
Generous Parental & Family Leave
Company
Immigrant Legal Defense Center
We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency promoting equal access to justice and due process by providing pro bono legal services to indigent immigrants in deportation proceedings and educating immigrants on their basic civil rights.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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