Provide high-quality, client-centered immigration legal representation to individuals and families in
removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and other
relevant agencies.
- Work under the overall supervision of the Senior Division Director and the day-to-day supervision and
mentorship of the Managing Attorney.
Conduct legal consultations, screenings, and intakes to evaluate potential forms of immigration relief
and determine eligibility for representation.
- Represent clients in all stages of removal defense proceedings, including master calendar hearings,
individual merits hearings, bond hearings, and appellate matters.
- Prepare, file, and litigate affirmative and defensive asylum applications and related humanitarian forms
of relief.
- Conduct client and witness interviews; gather evidence; prepare declarations, country conditions
documentation, expert evidence, and supporting exhibits.
- Research, draft, and file motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other advocacy documents before the
Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, federal agencies, and federal courts, as appropriate.
- Prepare and file bond requests, custody redetermination materials, and related detention advocacy
filings.
- Assist with and, when appropriate, litigate federal habeas corpus petitions and related federal court
matters challenging unlawful immigration detention.
- Represent eligible clients pursuing cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and other
forms of immigration relief available in removal proceedings.
- Prepare clients for testimony and effectively advocate on their behalf during hearings, interviews, and
other appearances.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, accredited representatives, legal assistants, case managers, and
external partners to develop case strategy and ensure high-quality representation.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case files, case notes, client records, and documentation in
accordance with program, grant, ethical, and organizational requirements.
- Complete all required data collection, reporting, invoicing, and administrative requirements associated
with removal defense grants, contracts, and organizational initiatives.
- Monitor legal developments in immigration law and participate in trainings, strategic planning, and
professional development opportunities.
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate services to clients from
diverse backgrounds.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable ethical obligations, funding requirements,
organizational policies, and legal practice standards.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Division Director and Managing
Attorney.
