Job Description
Immigration Staff Attorney
Organization: Mil Mujeres Legal Services
Location: Remote
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST (40 hours per week). Candidates available to work within Pacific Time Zone hours are preferred.
Employment Type: Full-time
About Mil Mujeres Legal Services
Mil Mujeres Legal Services is a multistate nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immigration legal services to low-income survivors of violent crimes and their families. Our primary focus is assisting survivors of gender-based violence, ensuring they receive legal representation and support to navigate the immigration system effectively.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct legal representation in humanitarian immigration cases, including U visa, VAWA, and asylum applications.
- Conduct legal screenings and assess eligibility for immigration relief.
- Prepare and file applications and supporting documentation before USCIS and immigration courts.
- Represent clients in immigration court proceedings (affirmative and defensive), under supervision if needed.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date case files using case management software.
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure effective case resolution.
- Stay current on immigration laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those related to humanitarian relief.
Qualifications and Experience
- Required:
- Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 1 year of experience in immigration law, with exposure to U visa, VAWA.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred:
- Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Experience in asylum cases, including court representation (affirmative and defensive asylum).
- Membership in good standing in the bar of any state.
Why Join Us?
At Mil Mujeres, you will be part of a mission-driven team working to empower vulnerable communities. This position offers the opportunity to use your legal expertise to create a lasting impact while gaining experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What We Offer
- Compensation
- Annual Salary: $65,000
- Benefits
- Bar dues reimbursement and Paid CLEs
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, personal days, sick leave, and most holidays
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Five paid "belonging" days off annually to foster work-life balance and personal wellbeing
- Additional seniority-based paid leave to recognize your continued dedication.
- Access to therapy services and language lessons
- Professional development opportunities, including leadership coaching and training in immigration law.
- Minimal to moderate client contact supported by trained paralegals;
- Family & Wellbeing
- Family Reconciliation Policy: We support work-life balance through flexible arrangements and policies that acknowledge family responsibilities.
- Mil Mujeres Family Day: Every November, we celebrate our team and their families with a paid day dedicated to connection and community.
How to Apply
- Submit your application to hr@milmujeres. The application must include:
- Contact email
- Full name
- Current location
- State and year of BAR license
- Use “Immigration Staff Attorney” as the subject.
- Next Steps
- Your application will be reviewed for qualifications.
- Qualified candidates will be invited for an online interview conducted in both English and Spanish.
- Additional Information
- Probationary Period: A one-month trial period is required.
- Work Location: 100% Remote.
- Candidates available to work within Pacific Time Zone hours are preferred.
- Make a Difference with Mil Mujeres
Join our team and help provide life-changing legal assistance to immigrant survivors of violent crimes. At Mil Mujeres, your legal expertise and advocacy will contribute to meaningful justice and empowerment for vulnerable communities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
- Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid BAR?
- Do you have experience preparing and filing applications with USCIS and/or immigration courts?
- Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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