Removal Defense Attorney – Focus on Immigrant YouthSalary: $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with experienceReports to: Legal Program DirectorCARECEN of San FranciscoCARECEN SF is a non-profit organization established in 1986. CARECEN SF empowers and responds to the needs, rights, and aspirations of Latino, people who migrate and under-resourced families in the San Francisco Bay Area – building leadership to pursue self-determination and justice. Rooted in its cultural strengths and born out of the Central American justice struggles, CARECEN SF envisions our diverse migrant community as thriving, where families prosper, build effective community institutions and participate confidently in civic life.
CARECEN SF provides the following programs to the community: Immigration Legal Program, Health Promotions Program, Family Wellness Program, Second Chance Youth Program, and Tattoo Removal Clinic. For detailed information about our programs, please visit our website: www.carecensf.org.
Job DescriptionMaintain caseload involving direct representation of individuals before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (detained and non-detained)Volunteer at the San Francisco Immigration Court Attorney of the Day programAttend Family, Dependency, Delinquency, and Probate Court to obtain SIJS predicate orders for eligible minorsConduct initial client intake/consultations and evaluate eligibility for immigration benefitsMaintain accurate, complete, and confidential case filesParticipate in immigration trainingsActively engage with the California Department of Social Services, Immigration Services Bureau (Youth Legal Service removal defense grants) to ensure timely grant reporting, and complianceParticipate in administrative team meetings, agency meetings, collaborative/coalition meetings, AILA liaison meetings, community activities and trainings, as deemed appropriateParticipate in CARECEN's immigration advocacy efforts as time permitsRequired QualificationsJ.D. and a member in good standing of any state bar (*California strongly preferred)Minimum of two to three years of experience working as an immigration attorneyStrong bi-lingual (English and Spanish) language competency, including the ability to write basic correspondence in Spanish (*bi-cultural preferred)Physical requirements: able to sit and work at a desk for up to 7.5 hours, lift up to 20 lbs, sufficient mobility to work in standard office/courtroom settingsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with low income immigrant communitiesExperience working with immigrant youthStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience handling asylum, SIJS, and U Visa in addition to having a broad knowledge of current immigration laws to effectively issue spot in consultationsExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsExperience in working with clients in removal proceedingsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively - strong team playerAbility to manage and prioritize workflow with minimal supervisionAbility to address ever changing community legal needs within a limited resources contextCommitment to work with immigrants and to advance immigrant rights movement, particularly among the Latino immigrant communityKnowledge and understanding of the political and historical context of immigrant communities and civil rights issues in this country. Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse groups of individuals, including representatives of government, foundations, and grassroots organizationsKnowledge in basic PC applications (i.e. Word, Immigration Pro., Lawlogix)Salary & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience. CARECEN SF offers health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + matching, long term disability, and life insurance. CARECEN SF offers professional development benefits, which include trainings and educational opportunities.
CARECEN SF is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. First Peoples, Afro-Latino, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA identified community members are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.
To submit an application:This is an immediate opening. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter, resume, short writing sample and 3 references by email to Laura Sanchez – ****** or by mail at the following address:
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