Senior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Senior Attorney

REPORTS TO: Supervising Senior Attorney

SECTION: Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

STATUS: Exempt, Bargaining, Remote

SALARY RANGE: $87,000-93,000

Summary Description : Senior Attorneys in the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team conduct trainings (both in-person and online), provide technical support, and write/update written resources. They must be able to analyze and apply immigration law principles to complex questions and fact scenarios. This Senior Attorney position requires specialized knowledge and experience in immigration enforcement, detention and bond, removal defense, the immigration consequences of crimes, and practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Senior Attorney also has primary responsibility for managing CLINIC's BIA Pro Bono project.

Primary Responsibilities:

Training and Technical Assistance

• MaintainabroadknowledgeandunderstandingofU.S.immigrationlawandremaininformed about changes in immigration regulations and policies.
• Maintain specialized knowledge in immigration enforcement, removal defense, the immigration consequences of crimes, detention and bond, and practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals(BIA).
• ProvideaccurateandcomprehensivelegaladvicetoaffiliatesthroughtheAsktheExpertsportal.
• Prepare and present trainings(in-person and remote)on substantive immigration law and practice topics.
• Maintain accurate records in CLINIC’s data management system.
• Asassigned,acceptopportunitiestospeakatconferencesonimmigrationlawissues.
• Exercise independent legal judgment.

Writing

• As assigned, write articles and assist in updating CLINIC’s written resources.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and consult with other CLINIC teams on changes to law and policy, emerging issues, comments to proposed regulations, and revisions to immigration forms.

Special Projects

• Manage the wind down process for CLINIC’s BIA Pro Bono Project. Monitor the status of pending cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and U.S. Courts of Appeal.
• Maintain contact, support and mentor pro bono attorneys representing clients before EOIR, the BIA, and U.S. Courts of Appeal, as needed. Mentorship may also include advising pro bono attorneys prior to clients attending ICE check-ins.
• As needed, assist with other grants and special projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Minimum of eight (8) years of immigration law practice including specialized knowledge and experience in immigration enforcement, detention, removal defense, the immigration consequences of crimes, and practice before the BIA.
• Member in good standing of the Bar in any State or the District of Columbia
• Strong legal analytical skills
• Ability to travel several times a year for trainings and conferences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support CLINIC’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff abide by the following Organization Behaviors

• Serve with integrity
• Develop innovative solutions
• Promote learning – for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
• Cultivate constructive relationships
• Model stewardship
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Exhibit leadership skills and initiative
• Communicate effectively
• Own your work
• Teamwork and cooperation with colleagues
• Resolve conflicts effectively and make effective decision

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

CLINIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CLINIC also provides “reasonable

accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Acknowledged by: Date

(Employee)

Proposed by: Date

(Executive Director)

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff members. The job description will be

reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and non-essential job functions are subject to modification.