Job Description
Job Type
Part-time, Contract
Description
The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih's mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live-in safety and with dignity. Learn more about Tahirih's Values, including our Commitment to Anti -Racism
At Tahirih, a Staff Attorney provides critical legal counsel to our clients, immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence, who seek asylum, U visas, T visas, VAWA relief, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Statusbefore the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State and Department of Justice (Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals). Staff Attorneys are well-versed in immigration law, are adept at facilitating trauma-informed interdisciplinary legal representation and are able to train and mentor pro bono attorneys. A Staff Attorney will work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary client services team to ensure clients' voices and decision-making are centered. A Staff Attorney handles a diverse caseload; maintains quality control of a caseload; ensures grant metrics compliance in their own caseload; and maintains relationships with pro bono attorneys assigned to caseload.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Advise, counsel, and represent immigrant survivors of gender-based violence in their legal matters before the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State and Department of Justice.
- Train, mentor, and provide ongoing support to pro bono attorneys.
- Maintain a caseload of 60 - 80 cases.
- Provide brief advice and counsel and referrals to immigrant survivors of gender-based violence in legal matters related to immigration law.
- Remain abreast of the latest developments in immigration policies and procedures at USCIS and EOIR and other relevant updates.
- Engage in safety planning and other supportive collaborative case work in concert with Social Services team members as part of interdisciplinary, holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed service delivery.
- Ensure quality control of the client database and files; maintain accurate data entry; ensure appropriate metrics tracking systems; and follow risk management procedures.
- Contribute to grant proposals, reports and periodic policy advocacy pieces, as needed.
- Adhere to organizational and local office policies, such as attorney standards of practice, interdisciplinary policies, and ethical standards.
- Assist with case handover/transfer at the conclusion of the contract, including completion of transfer memos.
This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of the job may change over time.
Requirements
Education - JD or equivalent
- Current bar membership in good standing in any state in the US or District of Columbia or US territory
Successful candidates generally possess - At least 2 years of direct legal services experience, ideally in immigration law
- Experience working on asylum, U-Visa, T-visa, VAWA, and SIJS applications
- Great legal analysis, written and oral advocacy and presentation skills
- Responsible, self-initiating, and focused, with proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Strong organizational habits, time management skills, and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and cross-cultural communication skills
- Experience supporting survivors of violence and trauma and those from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Commitment to Tahirih's foundational values and mission, and demonstrated commitment to legal services, public interest law, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or social justice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Fluency in Spanish preferred
Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this role is $70.00 per hour. This position is expected to start on August 5, 2024 and end on December 24, 2024 with a time commitment of 25 hours per week.
- Tahirih works with a hybrid approach supporting both remote and in office work.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Salary Description
$70 per hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Relief, Local area, Remote job, Work visa,