Managing Attorney - Immigration

Job Description

Job Description

Work Location: Anaheim, CA

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $101,000 - $126,000/annual, commensurate with skills and experience.

Reports to: Immigrants' Rights Senior Managing Attorney

Generous Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 401(k) plan with an employer match, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 12 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized temporarily with three days in office and two days remote work.

About Us : Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations of California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, talented, and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join these efforts.

About the Role : The Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney, will report directly to the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney and is primarily responsible for a wide variety of duties. The main responsibility is to maintain a full caseload and help the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney as needed with grant obligations and supervise/train staff as

needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a full caseload that mostly consists of removal defense and asylum cases.

• Oversee and delegate work of assigned staff and volunteers to ensure their success by providing training and guidance as needed.

• Provide full-scope representation before various jurisdiction that include but not limited to DHS (USCIS, ICE, CBP), DOS, EOIR and appeals to federal courts.

• Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency.

• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as memos, training material, advisories, motions, and appeals.

• Train staff in immigration law, representing clients, and preparation of various immigration applications and forms of immigration relief.

• Manage relationships with partners, donors, grantors, and elected officials as needed to further services to clients.

• Assist the development department with grant writing to maintain sustainable funding for IRC services while overseeing and supporting the preparation of grant deliverable reports.

• Support with strategic external messaging on issues of immigration policy and reform for the Immigrants' Rights Center in collaboration with communication and policy department

• Help create and supervise outreach and educational strategies to increase the department's impact.

• Assist the Immigrants' Rights Center's participation on campaigns, projects, and publications such as legal report, annual report, immigrants' rights reception, etc.

• Monitor and improve issues related to services to manage on-going engagement and client expectations.

• Assist with updating and maintaining department manual to ensure office procedures and case management system are being followed and improvements are made to ensure efficiency and increase productivity.

• Help supervise and monitor client referrals to third party legal and social service providers.

• Under the direction of the senior managing attorney and deputy executive director, participate in and supervise the immigration departments engagement in coalitions advocating for immigrants' rights.

• Other office duties as needed include, but not limited to, day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with organizational fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school.

• Licensed to practice law in any state, preferably California .

• 5+ years of experience in immigration rights and legal services

• 3+ years of experience in removal defense cases is required.

• 3+ years of experience in affirmative relief that includes but not limited to asylum, TPS, family-based petitions, U-visa, SIJS, VAWA, T-visa, adjustment of status, and naturalization is required.

• 3+ years of experience in supervising, mentoring, and/or training attorneys and other staff is required.

• Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu is preferred.

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and the Muslim community is preferred.

• Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail.

• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience.

• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings.

• Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality.

• High degree of self-motivation and creativity.

• A strong commitment to CAIR's mission.

• Experience in case management software.

• Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite.

• Knowledge of applications such as SharePoint, Office365, OneDrive, Westlaw, LexisNexis and social media applications.

TO APPLY : Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.