[Remote] Legal Support Attorney
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The American Immigration Lawyers Association is part of the American Immigration Council, which aims to create a fair immigration system. The Legal Support Attorney will provide mentorship and legal guidance to pro bono attorneys representing detained immigrants, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to succeed in their cases.
Responsibilities
• Serves as a resource for pro bono attorneys, providing legal guidance, case strategies, and technical support
• Provides individual and group mentorship to Campaign volunteers providing pro bono representation in bond, parole and defensive asylum cases, with a primary focus on detained cases
• Conducts case reviews and offers substantive feedback to ensure quality legal representation
• Reviews and maintains the Campaign’s training webpages to ensure they are accurate, up-to-date, and provide comprehensive guidance for pro bono attorneys and volunteers to succeed in their cases. Collaborates with the Senior Managing Attorney to identify and implement improvements based on feedback and evolving legal practices
• Responds to inquiries from the Campaign network in a timely and professional manner
• Stays updated on relevant laws, regulations and best practices to ensure training content is accurate and effective
• Occasionally directly represent clients as needed
• Ensure that all pro bono efforts comply with legal and ethical standards
• Track and report on pro bono activities, including participation, outcomes, and impact
• Assist in grant reporting and other documentation requirements related to pro bono initiatives
Skills
• Juris Doctor as well as 3+ years relevant immigration law experience, with at least 2 years of experience representing detained clients in bond and merits proceedings, is required
• Experience with asylum/withholding of Removal/CAT and cancellation of removal is required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and educational materials is essential
• Experience with other case types, particularly BIA appeals, PFRs and Habeas is strongly preferred
• Experience providing training and/or mentorship to other attorneys or Accredited Representatives is strongly preferred
• Experience managing or coordinating pro bono programs is preferred
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and technology is an asset
• A background in nonprofit or legal aid organizations is strongly preferred
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• An employee assistance program
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 3 months of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
Company Overview
• American Immigration Lawyers Association is a national association of attorneys and law professors. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.aila.org/.
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Responsibilities
• Serves as a resource for pro bono attorneys, providing legal guidance, case strategies, and technical support
• Provides individual and group mentorship to Campaign volunteers providing pro bono representation in bond, parole and defensive asylum cases, with a primary focus on detained cases
• Conducts case reviews and offers substantive feedback to ensure quality legal representation
• Reviews and maintains the Campaign’s training webpages to ensure they are accurate, up-to-date, and provide comprehensive guidance for pro bono attorneys and volunteers to succeed in their cases. Collaborates with the Senior Managing Attorney to identify and implement improvements based on feedback and evolving legal practices
• Responds to inquiries from the Campaign network in a timely and professional manner
• Stays updated on relevant laws, regulations and best practices to ensure training content is accurate and effective
• Occasionally directly represent clients as needed
• Ensure that all pro bono efforts comply with legal and ethical standards
• Track and report on pro bono activities, including participation, outcomes, and impact
• Assist in grant reporting and other documentation requirements related to pro bono initiatives
Skills
• Juris Doctor as well as 3+ years relevant immigration law experience, with at least 2 years of experience representing detained clients in bond and merits proceedings, is required
• Experience with asylum/withholding of Removal/CAT and cancellation of removal is required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and educational materials is essential
• Experience with other case types, particularly BIA appeals, PFRs and Habeas is strongly preferred
• Experience providing training and/or mentorship to other attorneys or Accredited Representatives is strongly preferred
• Experience managing or coordinating pro bono programs is preferred
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and technology is an asset
• A background in nonprofit or legal aid organizations is strongly preferred
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• An employee assistance program
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 3 months of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
Company Overview
• American Immigration Lawyers Association is a national association of attorneys and law professors. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.aila.org/.
Apply Now
Apply Now