REMOTE Bilingual Immigration Attorney - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Central American Resource Center of Los Angeles

Description

Deportation Defense Unit Staff Attorney- San Bernardino

Deportation Defense Unit Staff Attorney- San Bernardino
Staff Attorney

Classification & FLSA Status:
Full time | Exempt
Legal Department | Deportation Defense Unit

Reports to:
Managing Attorney and/or Supervising Attorney

Location:
Hybrid – Telecommute and CARECEN's San Bernardino Office

The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) seeks a bilingual staff attorney to represent adults and children in removal proceedings.

This is a full-time position based out of CARECEN's San Bernardino office.
Represents adults (detained and non-detained) and children (non-detained) in removal proceedings.

This includes representation before the Adelanto, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana Immigration Courts, before USCIS, and before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

For children's cases, this includes representation in state court to obtain predicate orders related to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
Work under the supervision of the managing attorney and/or supervising attorney, handling all aspects of clients' cases.
Assist in coordinating referrals for medical, mental health, and educational services for clients, as necessary.
Comply with data and program reporting requirements and delegate assignments to paralegals.
Fluency or high proficiency in Spanish (testing administered)
Experience in immigration law (preferred)
Strong case management, legal research, writing skills, and oral communication skills
This job operates in a professional office environment.

Work is performed in a variety of work settings, including a hybrid office and work from home model, CARECEN's offices, workspace provided by others (including community libraries and other government facilities), among others.

The position is a full-time exempt position.

Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with flexibility required based on the needs of the organization.

The normal workweek for this full-time exempt position is 35 hours, but a greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position.

The position will involve some evening and weekend work.

Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation, compensatory time off, or additional compensation beyond the salary assigned to the position.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the union.
Travel Requirements

This position is based out of CARECEN's San Bernardino office and requires occasional travel to CARECEN's Los Angeles office and Van Nuys office.

The position also requires occasional travel to Immigration Courts in Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Santa Ana, and Adelanto and States Courts around the Southern California region.

The position may comprise up to 50% of travel time. Mileage reimbursement is available. CARECEN also offers a generous benefits package that has medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Supplemental insurance and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan are also available. Application Deadline
Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Candidates are urged to be specific regarding level of Spanish fluency in the cover letter. no search firms or legal recruiters (no exceptions).

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.

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