About the role

Staff Attorney providing legal representation for immigrants in ICE custody in Arizona. Assist individuals in removal proceedings and provide legal education and outreach.

Responsibilities

Provide direct legal representation to individuals in removal proceedings, including those found incompetent.
Provide representation before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and USCIS as needed.
Handle most forms of relief, including cancellation of removal for LPRs and non LPRs, asylum/withholding/CAT cases, adjustment of status for refugees and other non-citizens, citizenship, T and U visas, and VAWA claims.
Conduct intake interviews and provide group “Know Your Rights” presentations to unrepresented individuals at the detention centers in Eloy and Florence, AZ, as needed.
Educate participants on how to represent themselves and prepare pro se materials as needed.
Conduct formal intakes.
Provide follow-up Pro Se Assistance as needed, including but not limited to: conduct legal research to determine eligibility, write pro se motions and briefs on legal issues before the immigration court and Board of Immigration Appeals, and/or USCIS, review court files, organize supporting evidence, and prepare detainees for court when necessary.
Attend mandatory training and other CLEs and training ad hoc.
Maintain complete and accurate case notes and client records. Prepare timely statistical reports.
Follow cybersecurity rules and other compliance requirements. Attend and actively participate in FIRRP meetings; including staff meetings and joint case review meetings as scheduled.

J.D. and admission to any state bar.
Must have sat for the bar July 2025.
Applicants who are law school graduates who have taken the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) and achieved a score of 260 -269 are eligible to apply.
Must demonstrate commitment to advocating for indigent immigrant clients in a respectful and empowering way.
Must be comfortable working with people with criminal convictions.
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 work in high-volume settings with limited resources.
Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills.
Must be able to pass federal and state background checks.
Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish required.

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 Twelve (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.