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Salary $55,000 - $65,000 a year job type full-time
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About tahirih: the tahirih justice center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violenceOur interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and educationOur programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possibleBy amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and congress, tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity[learn more about tahirih’s values, including our commitment to anti-racism.]
Position summary
Tahirih is seeking to hire a full-time immigration staff attorney with an interest in related family law matters in the greater dc office-baltimore regional officeThe primary function of the immigration staff attorney will be to provide client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally competent legal advice, counsel and representation to immigrant individuals who are survivors of gender-based violence in asylum cases, claims brought under the violence against women act (vawa), and other related immigration matters, including t and u visasIn addition, the immigration attorney may work on a small family law caseload to support current clients with their family law needs such as divorces and custody proceedingsThe immigration attorney will collaborate with cross-department colleagues within an interdisciplinary client services team.
**this position is currently fully remote but when we return to in-office work, the incumbent will work out of falls church, va office in accordance with our flexible telecommuting policy.**
Primary responsibilities
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teammates as one client-services team to deliver high quality, holistic services that center the client
Conduct trauma-informed, client-centered, legal screenings and intakes to service seekers who are immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to evaluate and explain possible immigration and family law remedies
Provide trauma-informed, client-centered and culturally competent direct legal representation to clients in immigration law before the department of homeland security (dhs), immigration courts and board of immigration appeals (bia) pursuant to government grant compliance/metrics
Co-counsel immigration legal cases placed with the greater dc/baltimore pro bono network by providing mentorship and collaborative case management.
Provide trauma-informed, client-centered and culturally competent legal advice, counseling, and direct legal representation to clients in family law proceedings, such as divorce, custody, visitation, support, protective orders, and special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders.
Prepare and conduct outreach and education programs on immigration law and domestic violence to stakeholder groups
Represent tahirih in coalition meetings; network and build relationships with like-minded organizations
Maintain accurate data entry and record-keeping for grant-funded projects
Occasionally contribute to grant proposals, reports and periodic communications pieces
Supervise paralegal and legal interns when applicable
Requirements:
Current bar membership in good standing in virginia or possibility to waive in.
At least 2-5 years of experience representing immigrant women and/or girls in asylum, vawa, t visa, and/or u visa cases before the dhs, immigration courts and bia strongly preferred; candidates with exceptional clinical or internship experience may also be considered
Family law experience is preferred.
Strong substantive understanding of u.sImmigration law; candidates with family-based immigration law and consular processing practice, are encouraged to apply
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and trauma
Excellent legal analysis, written and oral advocacy and presentation skills
Responsible, self-initiating, and focused, with proven ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team-based decision-making environment
Experience designing trainings and presenting to legal and non-legal audiences is a plus
Represent tahirih’s mission and values among stakeholders
Meticulous organizational habits with an ability to manage a complex caseload, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills; experience working with clients, staff and interns of diverse backgrounds
Commitment to learning and promoting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Fluency in spanish is desired.
Commitment to tahirih’s foundational values and mission, and demonstrated commitment to legal services, public interest law, and/or social justice
Understanding of the law firm and pro bono culture a plus.
Able to travel on occasion and attend functions from time to time outside regular business hours.
Annual salary and benefits: the salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000 and will be commensurate to experience and qualificationsGenerous benefits include employee and dependent health, vision and dental insurance (tahirih pays 100% of the premium for employees and 60% for dependents); a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan; flexible work schedules; professional development including in-house training programs, staff enrichment retreats and other growth opportunitiesEmployees have a very generous self-managed leave benefit inclusive of vacation, sick and holidays, including an office closure the week between christmas and new year’s.
Submissions: please include a cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and a list of three references.
Please note: candidates must be authorized to work in the united states for any employer.
Tahirih justice center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core valuesTahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organizationTahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local lawsApplicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities, and in particular those from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Temporarily due to covid-19
Work location: multiple locations
