Senior Staff Attorney

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Senior Staff Attorney
Duties: Represent detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings in immigration court. Represent individuals before a state court in requesting Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings. Screen potential non-citizens for all potential and available immigration benefits including citizenship, adjustment of status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), victim-based relief, family petition, and removal defense. Provide direct legal services to clients. Assist the Managing attorneys in training and supervising paralegals in all duties. Supervises legal clinics as needed. Work closely with Staff Attorneys to maximize case output and work diligently to file cases. Assist in training and supervising staff attorneys and paralegals as they prepare for DOJ accreditation. Support the Organization’s fundraising goals including annual fundraising drive and GALA activities. Attend clinics and Triage as scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Review criminal dispositions and analyze immigration consequences. Inform and explain to client case timelines and expectations. Actively participate in the organization’s litigation and policy advocacy projects. Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

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