The Council’s legal team engages in impact litigation and appears as amicus curiae before administrative tribunals and federal courts to ensure that immigration law is interpreted and implemented in a manner that is sensible and humane. The legal team has established itself as a leader in litigation, information-sharing, and collaboration among immigration litigators across the country. The legal team is also one of the leading providers of legal resources for immigration advocates, including in-depth practice advisories, trainings and litigation strategy meetings.
Your role –
The Staff Attorney will work with the Legal Director, fellow attorneys, the Council’s policy team, and our legal assistant to:
Pursue litigation and advocacy on a broad spectrum of issues, which may include the right to counsel, border enforcement, due process in immigration proceedings, and family detention; Write and submit amicus briefs to federal courts and agencies;
Provide practice materials and litigation resources to immigration practitioners;
Provide training and practice assistance to immigration practitioners.
Required Education and Experience –
JD admission to any state bar; at least three (3) years’ immigration law practice, ideally including experience in removal defense and federal court litigation.
Your background –
To be effective and successful in this position, you should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and work strategically
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working knowledge and proficiency in MSOffice Suite (specifically MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Our workplace –
We offer a dynamic, challenging, rewarding, and collaborative work environment. We offer a competitive total compensation package (salary and benefits) commensurate with experience.
To apply –
We invite qualified applicants to submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: HR-AIC-Staff Attorney, hr@immcouncil.org, 202.783.7853, fax. Cover letter should include a summary of how your background, knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
NOTE: Cover letters without desired salary may not be considered.
Direct hire only – NO recruiters (mail, email, fax or phone).