Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney

Reports To: Supervising Senior Attorney

Section: Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

Status: Exempt, Bargaining, Remote

Salary Range: $87,000-93,000

Primary Responsibilities:

Training and Technical Assistance

• Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration law and remain informed 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).
• Provide accurate and comprehensive legal advice to affiliates through the Ask the Experts portal.
• Prepare and present trainings (in-person and remote) on substantive immigration law and practice topics.
• Maintain accurate records in CLINIC's data management system.
• As assigned, accept opportunities to speak at conferences on immigration law issues.
• 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.