CRLAF seeks a Staff Attorney to join its Removal Defense Project
Position: Immigration Staff Attorney - Removal Defense Project (full-time, exempt position)
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)'s Removal Defense Project is hiring for an Immigration Staff Attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The position will provide legal assistance and representation to individuals in their removal proceedings before the Immigration Court. CRLAF currently engages a hybrid work model that permits remote work.
Application Information:
If interested, please email cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@crlaf.org. Please address cover letter to “Hiring Committee” and write “Immigration Staff Attorney - Removal Defense Project” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.
Duties + Responsibilities:
- Provide consultations, limited-scope, or full-scope services to individuals and families in removal proceedings at the Sacramento or San Francisco Immigration Court.
- Provide consultations, limited-scope, or full-scope services to individuals detained in ICE detention centers in California.
- Support and participate in local immigrants’ rights collaboratives and networks, including the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal (FUEL) Network for Immigrants and the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ).
- Participate in providing pro bono assistance to pro se respondents through the Attorney of the Day program at the Sacramento Immigration Court.
- Provide training and other technical assistance to local partner organizations, including non-profit agencies, religious groups, schools, and other community-based organizations.
- Represent CRLAF in local coalitions, partnerships, and agencies.
- Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into CRLAF’s case management and reporting systems.
- Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the empowerment of immigrant communities.
- Law degree and active license to practice law.
- At least two years of experience practicing immigration law.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Experience working with low-income, non-English speaking clients.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, set, and meet deadlines with timeliness and a high attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and competently utilize technology platforms and databases.
- Ability to organize and prioritize essential information and data points to report on projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team-focused and multicultural work environment.
- Ability to work via phone and in-person with a variety of actors, including clients, attorneys, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and representatives of the government agencies in a professional, amicable and team-oriented manner.
- Experience training or presenting on immigration-related matters and/or practical skills is a plus.
Hours, Compensation, + Benefits:
- Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000
- Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance (with half-paid coverage for dependents)
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Employer-sponsored loan repayment assistance program
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday package
- CRLAF has a 37.5 hour, 5-day work week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95816