Immigration Attorney

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Immigration Attorney Oxnard, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1008 Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually MIXTECO INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT Founded in 2001, Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) supports, organizes and empowers the indigenous migrant communities of California’s Central Coast through improved access to health and community resources, community organizing, language interpretation, education, direct assistance, cultural promotion, and our indigenous‑led Radio Indígena community radio station. MICOP offers a fast‑paced, multilingual and multicultural work environment dedicated to carrying out our mission. Job Description JOB TITLE: Immigration Attorney DEPARTMENT: Social Services PROGRAM: MICOP Immigration Legal Assistance (MILA) REPORTS TO: MILA Program Manager LOCATION: MICOP Office, Oxnard or Santa Maria STATUS: Exempt Summary The MILA Supervising Attorney will work with the MICOP Immigration Legal Assistance Program, representing clients in affirmative types of immigration legal status before California Superior Court, USCIS, and for removal defense before Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. 9th Circuit Court. The Supervising Attorney will collaborate with the MILA Program Manager regarding caseload, staffing and all program needs, supervise and strategize with MILA Staff Attorneys, and prepare, file and manage all necessary legal documents and filings. Responsibilities Complete intakes on potential clients. Evaluate clients for potential immigration legal status eligibility. Represent clients in court. File pleadings, motions, and various court documents. Work with the MILA team (trilingual caseworkers, outreach and education team, MILA Manager, and Department of Justice Accredited Representatives). Supervise and mentor staff attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives. Complete required USCIS forms and documentation. Communicate with law enforcement and county officials, and other professionals. Research country conditions and develop methods to acquire evidence for asylum. Participate as a legal expert in community events, panels, and collaborations, prepare presentations for community outreach, and partner with local organizations and government agencies. Maintain an accurate calendar, database, and reporting system for clients. Stay up‑to‑date on immigration issues. Travel to court, MICOP’s offices in 3 Central Coast counties, and other locations as needed. Participate in scheduled meetings with Program Manager and other MILA Staff. Other duties as assigned. Requirements At least 6 years of experience practicing immigration law. Passion for the mission of supporting, empowering, and organizing the indigenous migrant community in California’s Central Coast. Experience representing clients in immigration court. Experience filing applications for relief, supporting evidence, and country conditions before USCIS and Immigration Court. Experience preparing and filing appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals or U.S. 9th Circuit Court. Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, victims of crimes; unaccompanied minors, and persons seeking asylum. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Supervise the MILA legal team to prioritize workload. Possess outstanding time‑management skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Genuine commitment to addressing community issues. High degree of competency in understanding the political process and government structures. Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite. Bilingual: Spanish‑English (oral communication, reading and writing, required). Ability to communicate in Mixteco language, preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer MICOP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr