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Job type part-time
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Organizational profile
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the washington, dc metropolitan areaSince 1973, ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human traffickingAyuda has office locations in washington, dc, silver spring, md and fairfax, va.
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Why you want this job?*
Because, just like everyone at ayuda, you believe:
In seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the united states.
In the overall success of our organization and all our programs.
That families should be healthy and safe from harm.
That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.
That diversity and equality make this country better.
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What will this job entail?
Provide direct legal representation to low-income immigrants in a variety of matters before the executive office for immigration review (eoir), the us citizenship and immigration service (uscis), with a focus on serving immigrant survivors of crime, including intimate-partner violence, human trafficking, and other crimes.
Provide legal representation to children in removal proceedings, state court custody matters in local jurisdictions, and applications for other forms of relief before uscis.
Participate as a mentor in ayuda’s pro bono immigration consultation clinics and, once experience allows, serve as a mentor to pro bono attorneys partnering with ayuda to provide clients with full representation.
Where necessary, advocate on behalf of clients who have been victims of crimes, including human trafficking, in interactions with law enforcement.
Attend local and regional stakeholder, coalition, and advocacy meetings as a representative of ayuda and on behalf of ayuda’s client population.
Stay current on relevant laws and policies by attending trainings and conferences and reviewing new laws, regulations and court rules.
Other duties as assigned.
How do you know if you can do this job?
Eligibility:
Must be legally able to work in the united states and maintain work authorization throughout employment.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.
Must be a member in good standing of any bar in the united states, with admission to the d.cBar or immediate eligibility for admission to the d.cBar strongly preferred.
Additional education/experience/skills:
Bilingual skills (especially spanish) required (other languages commonly spoken by ayuda’s clients include tagalog, french, ixchil, other indigenous languages spoken in central america, portuguese, arabic, and amharic).
Strong legal, organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
Experience in immigration law, with litigation and removal defense experience a plus.
Experience working with survivors of trauma a plus.
Experience working with children and/or child custody or guardianship petitions a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice.
Salary and benefits:
The salary is commensurate with experience and consistent with ayuda’s attorney salary scaleAttorneys with one full year of relevant experience practicing immigration law, for example, would start at $60,000, whereas an attorney with two years of such relevant experience would start at $65,000 and an attorney with four years of such relevant experience would start at $69,000Ayuda’s compensation package includes robust benefits such as medical and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and ad&d insurance as well as an employer-provided retirement matchAll federal holidays are observed, and ayuda offers paid leave for the week of christmas through new year’s day in addition to generous paid sick, personal, and annual leaveThis position is exempt for overtime purposesThis position is eligible for part-time telework consistent with ayuda’s telework policies.
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To apply *:
Please apply with resume and cover letterWriting samples may be requestedPlease note that cover letters are required.
We strongly encourage you to consider the following in drafting a persuasive cover letter:
Demonstrate an awareness of the work that ayuda does in the community.
Speak to your skills and qualifications for the job, including but not limited to relevant legal experience, bar admissions, and bar admissions.
Provide context for why you want to do this work and what qualifies you to work with survivors of crime specifically.
Demonstrate strong writing skills and attention to detail.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filledApply early for full consideration.
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Ayuda is an equal opportunity employerApplicants who are unable to be vaccinated for covid19 due to religious or medical reasons should contact hr@ayuda.com as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations ayuda is able to provide.*
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Equal opportunity employment statement: *
Ayuda is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We believe that a diversity of experiences, opinions, and backgrounds is integral to achieving our mission and visionWe celebrate diversity and seek to leverage the passion, energy, and ideas of a culturally diverse teamIndividuals with lived experiences similar to those of the clients whom we serve are particularly encouraged to apply, as are others from traditionally underrepresented groups in the legal profession.
Job type: part-time
Work location: multiple locations
