Description:

The Agency:
An Award-Winning Non-Profit Law Firm, an award-winning not-for-profit legal services organization founded in 1996 to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants, has a multicultural and a multilingual staff. An Award-Winning Non-Profit Law Firm has represented clients from around the world and is recognized as a powerful advocate and national leader for immigrants' rights. An Award-Winning Non-Profit Law Firm works closely with traditional civil rights groups as well as grassroots organizations and local, state and national government officials to affect positive change in immigration policies.

The Detention Program:
The Detention Program provides representation, case assistance, and intakes to individuals detained in ICE custody in Florida. Our Program advocates for the just and humane

treatment of all and believes that no human is illegal or should be separated from their family and support systems. AIJ recognizes the U.S. immigration system disproportionately targets and criminalizes Black and brown immigrants who are routinely and systematically funneled from the criminal justice system to deportation. Our Program advocates for all immigrants in custody and does not discriminate on any basis.

Duties:
An Award-Winning Non-Profit Law Firm seeks a staff attorney to work fulltime with An Award-Winning Non-Profit Law Firm's Detention Program. Job responsibilities include: Providing “Know You Rights” presentations and legal screenings for detained immigrants, documenting detention conditions, legal representation in immigration proceedings before the Immigration Court; appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals; proceedings before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and engaging in advocacy with local and national partners on behalf of detained immigrants. The staff attorney will represent clients seeking immigration benefits and relief from removal before the immigration court, including asylum, cancellation of removal and release from immigration custody. The staff attorney also will be required to conduct legal screenings of detained immigrants to determine eligibility for legal relief and representation by AI Justice, provide advice and counsel to detained immigrants, and comply with other program reporting.

Qualifications:

Membership in good standing of any state bar.
Preference for 3 years' experience in immigration law, including experience with detention, asylum, and criminal law as it relates to immigration consequences.
The ideal candidate has an eye for the intersection of immigration and criminal law or “crim-imm” and an interest in ending detention and the carceral state.
Preference for experience working with domestic violence victims and/or other victims of trauma
Strong writing, research and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills
Interest in policy advocacy at the local and national level
Excellent presentation skills for community outreach, education and training
Enthusiastic about and committed to working alongside people from diverse cultural, educational, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds. A demonstrated belief in diversity, inclusion, and equity for all individuals.
Comfortable working in a collaborative environment that values giving and receiving feedback
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Experience with immigration and/or legal clinics in law school would be especially helpful
Fully bilingual, including reading and writing, in English and Spanish required
Must have reliable transportation
Must be willing to travel to remote detention facilities throughout Florida
Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check, including FBI, statewide repository, and sex offender registry checks