Staff Attorney - Direct Representation (Phoenix & Tucson)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $68,848.00 - $93,107.71 DOE

The Organization :

The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona. Through our programs today, we provide services to thousands of adults, youth, and children detained in Eloy, Florence, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona on any given day. In 2001, the Florence Project implemented our Integrated Social Services Program, one of the first of its kind in this field. The Florence Project provides high quality legal and social services and supports initiatives for national changes in immigration law and policy.

Staff Attorney - Direct Representation :

The Staff Attorney will work on a team to provide pro se assistance and / or direct representation to individuals in ICE custody in Florence and Eloy, Arizona, including cases where individuals have been found incompetent. The position involves substantial work on individual intakes, group and individual court counseling and prep sessions, and other direct services to immigrants facing removal proceedings. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in bond and merits proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR), as needed, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The Staff Attorney may also work on related matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Staff Attorney will provide Know Your Rights presentations and pro se workshops, as needed, and will refer cases to the Florence Project pro bono and social services teams. The Staff Attorney will also have the opportunity to participate in outreach activities and collaborative projects with other Florence Project teams and partner organizations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Casework :

• Provide direct legal representation to individuals in removal proceedings, including those found incompetent. Provide representation

before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and USCIS as needed.

Conduct legal research to determineeligibility.

Writepro se motions and briefs on legal issues before the immigration court and Board of Immigration Appeals, and / or USCIS.

Review court files.

Organize supporting evidence.

Review relief applications and prepare detainees for court when necessary.

Professional Development / Training - Attend mandatory training and other CLEs and training ad hoc.

Remain current in immigration law, and on implications of criminal and civil law.

Complies with required ethical standards, preserve client confidentiality, and avoid conflict of interest.

Maintain complete and accurate case notes and client records.

Prepare timely statistical reports.

Conduct case audits for presentation and review as required.

Administrative Duties :

Outreach and Advocacy :

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Working Conditions / Physical Demands :

Salary & Benefits :

This is a full-time position. Salary is competitive for our field and geographical area. Salaries will be calculated based on relevant experience and our established comprehensive wage scale :

$ 68,848.00 - $ 93,107.71 DOE.

We strive to create and uphold a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment for all staff. We offer excellent benefits, including :

Application Process :

This is an immediate opening. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until we receive enough qualified applicants. To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position as well as your resume, three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply early. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Florence Project values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of underrepresented communities.

At FIRRP, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed in our current job opportunities, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence, which is very much valued at FIRRP. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

This job announcement is for informational purposes only and is subject to change and modification without notice. This job announcement includes a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities,qualificationsand requirements of the position, but does not necessarily include all the job functions of the position. This position is eligible for membership in the union Proyecto Solidaridad-FIRRP affiliated with OPEIU Local 251.