Hybrid Advocacy Attorney, Phoenix, Tucson

at Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

• Job title: Advocacy Attorney, Phoenix, Tucson
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $77,875 - $104,001 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Phoenix, United States

About the role

• Advocacy Attorney at the Florence Project engaging in representation of clients before federal courts. Mentoring staff and participating in national advocacy efforts for immigrant rights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of challenging cases before the federal courts
• Assist pro se litigants appearing before federal court, as necessary
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff and pro bono attorneys assisting individuals with district court cases
• Communicate with staff regarding emerging trends and issues related to District Court Representation
• Collaborate with partner organizations and Florence Project staff about important trends impacting people in ICE and ORR custody
• Conduct quarterly case audits for presentation and review
• Speak with print, radio, and film media about our legal work and advocacy, as needed
• Participate in outreach and fundraising activities, as necessary
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• At least three years of experience practicing law before the immigration or federal courts
• J.D. and admission, or eligible for admission, to the Arizona State Bar
• Admission, or eligible for admission, to practice before the Federal Court for the District of Arizona
• Admission, or eligible for admission, to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Willing to travel regularly to detention centers and work with detained clients in Arizona
• Demonstrate commitment to advocating for indigent immigrant clients in a respectful and empowering way
• Demonstrate zealous support for the Florence Project’s mission
• Must be passionate about due process and representing people who have had contact with the criminal justice system
• Strong litigation experience and/or oral advocacy skills
• Strong legal research
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Highly organized, an innovative thinker, and able to work in high-volume settings with limited resources
• Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills
• Effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate to be a hardworking, flexible, respectful team player that can work effectively in a collaborative, innovative, and client centered work environment
• Ability to work independently, be adaptable and reliable in the face of conflict, pressure, crisis or changing priorities
• Exhibit high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to pass federal and state background checks
• Travel is required for this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proven computer skills
• Advanced understanding of basic office applications

Benefits

• Medical plans including health, dental, vision coverage, subject to plan terms
• Short Term Disability
• Eligibility for group benefits such as voluntary life insurance, subject to applicable waiting periods
• Retirement plan, subject to plan terms
• Paid Time Off earned on a biweekly accrual basis- Twenty-five (25) Days of Vacation Time, annually
• Five (5) Days of Medical/Sick Time, annually
• One (1) Day of Personal Time, monthly
• Eight (8) Week Paid Sabbatical, after three years of employment
• Bereavement leave
• Fifteen (15) Organization-paid holidays, all observed
• Eligible for Parental Leave which includes Thirteen (13) paid weeks
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work
• Relocation Assistance for out of state new hires available for some positions