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Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Staff Attorney A Non-Profit Law Firm 36 minutes ago Chattanooga, TN 2 Years Full Time Not Specified 65,000 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now Description: The mission of Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) is to fight for the dignity, safety, and inclusion of immigrants in the United States, especially those most marginalized, through legal representation and advocacy. We fight for the rights of immigrants but also for the expansion of those rights to ensure that all people are equally protected by the laws of the United States. AIR seeks to create structural and systemic change by coordinating with other legal service providers and community-based organizations to complement our skills and build our mutual capacity. Our service model inherently provides for relationships that will propel our work and the work of our partners. Role: The Staff Attorney will be part of a team focused on challenging the immigration system through direct representation in administrative and removal proceedings with USCIS and EOIR, appeals before the BIA and federal circuit appeals, with an eye towards identifying issues for litigation and advocacy efforts, primarily in service of our clients who live in the jurisdiction of the Memphis Immigration Court. The position will be full-time and based out of our office in Chattanooga, TN. The Staff Attorney will be supervised by the Senior Staff Attorney. Responsibilities: Screen and conduct initial consultations with potential clients Provide direct legal representation to clients across the region, handling an active caseload before immigration agencies, including USCIS, the Memphis Immigration Court and federal courts and county courts across the service area Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community Supervise support staff, interns, externs and volunteers Maintain accurate case records and assist in compiling client data Participate and collaborate in regular organizational meetings to advance strategy for legal representation, outreach, media and advocacy Engage externally with partner organizations to advance litigation, media communications, community outreach, and advocacy Help maintain relationships with pro bono counsel, the private bar, partner organizations, and community groups Prepare for and present educational programs, including Know Your Rights trainings and Continuing Legal Education seminars, in small and large group settings Support special events and fundraising activities Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Ability to manage people and processes Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative Working knowledge of Spanish preferred A J.D. degree and admission to practice law required At least 2 years of relevant legal experience required Prior experience working on behalf of immigrants strongly preferred Prior experience working with children and vulnerable populations appreciated Excellent legal strategy, analysis, drafting, and editing skills Excellent oral communication skills, including in both legal advocacy and broader public communication Excellent time management skills Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Suite and strong computer skills Ability to work independently and within a team Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines A developed race and equity lens that informs your work and guides your leadership Salary and benefits: Salary range for this full-time position starts at $65,000, offer commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates who are fluent in Spanish and are able to support bilingual client communication may qualify for a $3,000 annual pay differential, paid out over the course of the year. Excellent benefits including health insurance coverage and generous paid time off as well as the opportunity to participate in SIMPLE IRA plan with a 3.5% organizational match, and federal loan forgiveness eligibility. Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) is an equal opportunity employer. AIR strongly encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college students/professionals, and all marginalized individuals to apply, and recognizes the unique and valuable skills that such applicants can bring to this work. Job Type : Full-time Pay : From $65,000.00 per year About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. 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