Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project · 1 week ago
Staff Attorney-Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $77K/yrEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal representation to immigrants and their families. They are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to assist detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings, primarily under the National Qualified Representative Program.
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Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney will work primarily under the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP) pursuant to the *Franco-Gonzales v. Holder* class action
Under this program, the Staff Attorney is appointed as Qualified Representative for individuals with mental disabilities who are facing deportation and are unable to represent themselves in court
The Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases under the supervision of the Managing Attorney for NQRP
Representation will include litigating complex and interesting cases in immigration court, including cases that involve asylum, cancellation of removal, creative arguments against removability, and “crimmigration.”
Travel may be required, including out of state
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate
Active bar admission (California state bar preferred but not required)
Experience (including internships) in the legal setting (preferably in immigration and/or public interest law)
Proficiency in Spanish
Strong organizational, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required
Ability to take initiative and work under pressure
Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities
Preferred
Proficiency in a third language
Experience working with vulnerable client populations, such as with children, families, or clients with mental health issues
Experience in community outreach and/or public speaking
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
Short and Long Term Disability
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
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm that provides legal representation to immigrant communities.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.02M
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