Remote position
About the Organization:
We are a multistate nonprofit organization focusing on immigration benefits for survivors of violent crimes and their families. We offer immigration legal services to the low-income community who have been victims of violent crimes within the United States. Our primary focus is gender-based crime survivors and deportation/removal defense for all inmigrations in the USA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Determine participants’ legal eligibility and suitability of cases for referral or representation;
- Counsel and review immigrant and non-immigrant visas, adjustment of status and naturalization cases;
- Respond accurately and timely;
- Maintain highly organized case files through our case management system;
- Proactively research new legislation and legal changes in immigration law;
- Collaborate with the wider immigration team, including paralegals, to address legal issues pertaining to our immigration services.
Secondary responsibilities:
- Represent clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Courts, primarily in asylum cases;
Requirements:
- Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
- 1 or 2 years of experience in an Asylum preferred;
- 1 or 2 years of experience in migration law;
- The position will be 100% remote;
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred;
- Membership in good standing in the bar of any state;
Application Process:
Send a resume
Applications must specify a contact email and the full name, state, and year of the BAR license. The position will remain open until filled.
Next steps:
Once your complete application is received, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you are among the candidates found minimally qualified, your application will be referred for a first online interview.
Location: Remote
Probationary Period: The candidate selected is required to serve a probationary trial period of a month.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am- 6:00 pm (40 hours per week)
Salary: The current entry salary is $60,000 annually
Benefits:
Salary commensurate on experience. Benefits include access to therapy, language lessons, Seniority time off, and a paid day off on your birthday.
PTO – Vacation, personal, sick, and most holidays; professional development opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time - Remote
Salary: $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (Required)
- asylum cases: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: Remote