Immigration Attorney

TriSource • Full-time • Newport News, Virginia, United States • $75k / year • 1w ago

TriSource is seeking a passionate and dedicated Immigration Attorney to provide legal services to unaccompanied children in or recently released from ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) custody. The attorney will represent minors in a variety of immigration-related matters, including but not limited to:

Location: Newport News, VA (Frequent travel within Hampton Roads, Richmond, and to the Immigration Court in Arlington, VA)

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Removal defense
State court proceedings
Appeals
Legal screenings
Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations

You will also assist unrepresented children with legal referrals, preparation for immigration court, release requests, and filing essential immigration documents.

Key Responsibilities

Represent minors in immigration and related state court matters
Draft motions, briefs, personal declarations, and immigration forms
Conduct legal screenings and Know Your Rights presentations
Travel frequently for client meetings and court appearances.
Coordinate with law enforcement and social service agencies as needed
Supervise a legal fellow, interns, and volunteer legal staff
Maintain accurate records, case files, and database entries
Submit timely reports and invoices as required by funders
Participate in naturalization workshops and community events
Ensure legal compliance with all ethical and program standards

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
Licensed to practice law in Virginia (Required), or:
DOJ Accredited Representative; or
Law graduate eligible to appear before EOIR under supervision
Minimum 1 year of experience in family-based or humanitarian immigration law
Familiarity with trauma-informed legal practices strongly preferred
Culturally competent and committed to serving vulnerable populations

Preferred Experience