Managing Attorney - Immigration

Overview

Managing Attorney - Immigration at CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California.

Location:

Anaheim, CA.

Reports to:

Immigrants' Rights Senior Managing Attorney. This role maintains a full caseload and supports grant obligations, supervise/train staff, and contribute to program impact through strategic initiatives.

• Manage a full caseload that mostly consists of removal defense and asylum cases.
• Oversee and delegate work of assigned staff and volunteers to ensure success by providing training and guidance as needed.
• Provide full-scope representation before DHS agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP), DOS, EOIR and, where appropriate, appeals to federal courts.
• Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency.
• Research and analyze legal sources to prepare memos, training material, advisories, motions, and appeals.
• Train staff in immigration law, client representation, and preparation of various immigration applications and forms of immigration relief.
• Manage relationships with partners, donors, grantors, and elected officials to further services to clients.
• Assist development with grant writing and oversee preparation of grant deliverable reports to sustain funding for IRC services.
• Support strategic external messaging on immigration policy in collaboration with the communications and policy departments.
• Help create and supervise outreach and education strategies to increase the department's impact.
• Assist with campaigns, projects, and publications related to immigrants’ rights; monitor and manage client expectations and service quality.
• Assist with updating and maintaining the department manual to ensure procedures and case management systems are followed and improved for efficiency.
• Help supervise and monitor referrals to third-party legal and social service providers.
• Participate in coalition work and supervise department engagement under direction of senior managing attorney and deputy executive director.
• Perform other office duties and assist with organizational fundraising events as needed.

• Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in any state, preferably California.
• 5+ years of experience in immigration rights and legal services.
• 3+ years of experience in removal defense; 3+ years of experience in affirmative relief (asylum, TPS, family-based petitions, U-visa, SIJS, VAWA, T-visa, adjustment of status, naturalization).
• 3+ years of experience in supervising, mentoring, and/or training attorneys and staff.
• Fluent/proficient in Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and the Muslim community preferred.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Access to reliable transportation for client interviews and hearings.
• Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality; self-motivated and creative.
• Commitment to CAIR’s mission; experience with case management software; basic MS Office knowledge; familiarity with SharePoint, Office
  365, One Drive, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and social media applications.

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• 3% employer-matched retirement plan.
• 12 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule temporarily with three days in office and two days remote.

• Pay Range: $90,000 – $117,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Work Location:
  
  Anaheim, CA
• Term:
  Full-time; occasional evening and weekends required
• Position Status:
  Exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Immigrants' Rights Senior Managing Attorney

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references.

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