Immigration Attorney

Job DescriptionThe primary purpose of the Immigration Attorney at Voces de la Frontera is to expand legal services to diverse immigrant and refugee populations, including Know Your Rights trainings on asylum rights, civil rights, and labor rights; citizenship clinics and classes; and legal support for naturalization and one-on-one pro bono legal consultations on immigration and labor issues.Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.This position will work with staff and volunteers to expand Voces legal services, asylum services, citizenship clinics, labor rights services to immigrants and refugees in Milwaukee and across our statewide chapters. The position will also support policy initiatives that better integrate and support immigrant and refugee communities and assist in developing and reviewing multilingual community education materials.ResponsibilitiesTrain key staff and volunteers to screen and prepare immigration applications and increase the number of BIA-accredited representativesReview cases to identify those appropriate for trained volunteers and those requiring referral or legal representationCoordinate with Voces' network of pro bono attorneys and legal clinic partnersTrain attorneys, volunteers, and staff for large-scale legal clinicsSupervise law students, paralegals, legal fellows, and support staffProvide ongoing staff training regarding immigration benefit eligibility assessmentsIn some cases, provide direct representation in immigration court proceedings and related legal mattersConduct legal research and monitor developments in immigration and labor lawConduct community presentations and Know Your Rights trainingsServe as a legal and policy expert within coalitions and external partnershipsSupport impact litigation and strategic advocacy efforts aligned with Voces' missionCollaborate across departments including communications, organizing, youth, and worker programsAdvance legislative advocacy through legal analysis and technical assistanceQualifications & ExperienceEducation & Legal ExperienceJ.D. requiredWritten and oral fluency in English and Spanish preferredMinimum of 2 years of immigration legal services experience requiredImmigration court experience strongly preferredSkills & CompetenciesPassion for social and economic justice and immigrant rightsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsSensitivity to the challenges affecting immigrant communities and people of diverse backgroundsAbility to manage a high-volume workload and strict deadlinesStrong legal research, proofreading, and writing skillsAbility to present information effectively to community members, clients, media, and partnersStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesSelf-starter with initiative and solution-oriented mindsetAbility to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situationsCommitment to confidentiality and professionalismBenefits(Eligible after 90-day probationary period)Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employee and dependents (100% Covered)401(k) matchCell phone stipendPaid time off including vacation, personal time, sick leave, bereavement leave, and paid holidaysSalary$75,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. xhyhwjd Equal Opportunity EmployerVoces de la Frontera is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or other protected status.