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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Clinic seeks a direct representation law graduate to provide representation to unaccompanied immigrant children and others placed in removal proceedings.
Full Job Description:
The position will have the following responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of the Clinics Director;
- Assist attorneys with representing clients in immigration removal proceedings including and where appropriate in asylum interviews and other interviews before USCIS;
- Prepare and file relevant applications and supporting evidence regarding asylum Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) U visas and related employment authorization applications;
- Prepare motions and supporting evidence with immigration court and state courts where applicable;
- Participate in staff meetings;
- Participate in SFILDC meetings and when appropriate Attorney of the Day and Rapid Response;
- Assist with periodic trainings and knowyourrights presentations; and
- Serve as a representative of the Clinic with local coalitions courts and agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Understanding and commitment to the mission vision and values.
- One year of experience working with Immigration and Deportation Defense;
- Applicants must have taken the California bar examination;
- Fluency in Spanish required;
- Experience in direct representation of clients in immigration proceedings;
- Experience working with immigrants and refugees;
- A strong record of cultural competence and crosscultural communication skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively and preferably prior experience working with communitybased organizations.
- Experience with or the ability to work with a diverse student body faculty and staff. Strong equity lens cultural humility and proven ability to work well in a diverse context.
Employment Type
Full Time
