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Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project · 21 hours ago

Staff Attorney II

positionLos Angeles, CA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$69K/yr - $90K/yr
date2+ years exp

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm providing community education and legal representation to immigrants in Southern California. They are seeking a Senior Attorney (Staff Attorney II) to provide legal services to unaccompanied minors, including legal orientations and representation in immigration proceedings.

LegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serving as a source of substantive knowledge on all legal aspects related to unaccompanied minors’ immigration cases for staff, including attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, paralegals, and legal assistants
Coordinating the training, staffing, and oversight of legal orientation presentations for unaccompanied minors in office and at Los Angeles-area immigration courts
Overseeing the operation of the Unaccompanied Minor Self-Help Centers
Supervising legal aspects of the Esperanza Call Center
Supervising legal screenings for unaccompanied minors
Developing and updating legal educational materials
Expanding access to counsel for unaccompanied minors through pro bono placement and the Universal Referral System
Training, mentoring, and supervising legal interns, fellows, and volunteers
Maintaining and developing relationships with stakeholders that work with unaccompanied minors
Provide advocacy and/or representation to Esperanza clients in front of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and various California state courts

Qualification

Juris DoctorateCalifornia State Bar LicenseImmigration Law ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingPublic SpeakingSpanish ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsCase ManagementVulnerable PopulationsInitiativeTeam PlayerWorking Under Pressure

Required

Juris Doctorate
California State Bar License, or license from another jurisdiction and commitment to sitting for next available CA Bar Exam
Minimum 2 years of experience in the practice of immigration law required
Strong organizational skills, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required
Experience working with vulnerable client populations, particularly with children, and families
Spanish-language proficiency required (and will be tested at time of interview)
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure required
Willingness to work independently and also to be a team-player

Preferred

Public speaking experience, highly desirable

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
Vacation days – 12 days per year
Sick time – 10 days per year
13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
Free Parking

Company

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project

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Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm that provides legal representation to immigrant communities.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.esperanza-la.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.02M

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