Role OverviewThe International Institute of New England (IINE) is searching for a Staff Attorney to provide immigration legal services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) currently in the care of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The attorney shall support the delivery of high-quality, child-centered, trauma-informed legal services consistent with standards set by the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
What You Will Do
Deliver Know Your Rights presentations, conduct individualized legal screenings, assess potential immigration relief options, conduct legal consultations with children, represent eligible children before EOIR and USCIS, and pursue all appropriate forms of relief.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving refugees and immigrants. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, and will be comfortable working as part of a team and expressing innovative or critical ideas.
Requirements
- J.D. or LLM from an ABA accredited law school or international equivalent
- A current bar membership in good standing in the United States
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in immigration law assisting clients with a range of immigration relief
- Prior experience working with children and/or youth
- Bilingual candidates preferred, especially fluent speakers of Spanish
- Knowledge of immigration policies and regulations
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to act independently and in a team setting
- High degree of intellectual curiosity
- Strong writing skills
- Professional and/or volunteer experience working directly with marginalized populations
Benefits
- Starting at $88,037 per year
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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