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Robert Half Immigration Attorney in San Francisco, California
Description
ARE YOU A LEGAL CHAMPION FOR HARD-WORKING IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN? We want to talk to you! A social justice non-profit in San Francisco (mostly telecommute remotely) is hiring an Attorney for their immigration legal clinic that represents immigrant families and their youth in processing applications through the U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS) system and Court proceedings.
The following are the qualifications for the Attorney position:
• 1+ year of family- and humanitarian-based immigration experience, primarily SIJS, asylum, T & U visa cases, and DACA;
• Removal defense experience is highly preferred;
• Licensed to practice in a state bar;
• Spanish language fluency (or highly proficient);
• Positive interpersonal skills as this position will have plenty of contact with the client families and the community; and
• Must be passionate about working with and serving individuals and families who are seeking legal immigration status.
This is a 40-hour/week job (including one-hour paid lunch break daily) with EXCELLENT work-life balance. The base salary range is $75,000 - 85,000/yr., plus an annual bonus. Our nonprofit client offers an excellent employment benefits package including 100% Kaiser Gold, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered for the employee AND dependents, 403(b) Plan with 3% match, commuter checks, 14 paid holidays, good paid vacation, sick, and parental leave. 501(c)(3) employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Beyond the excellent track record of success in serving the local immigrant Latino community, this opportunity offers a good career path within this well-recognized legal aid organization and more broadly, within the immigrants’ rights practice nationally (including occasional trips to the southern border to provide legal aid on-site). For confidential consideration, pls email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
Requirements
Licensed immigration attorney with 2+ years of experience
Solid understanding of family-based immigration practice and asylum law
Administrative law experience preferred
Proven experience with client counseling
Visa Petitions experience
Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English
Able to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Top notch references
This could be a great opportunity for you to grow your legal career, if you are a self-starter. A competitive base salary, bonus potential and benefits package are included with this position. If you're looking for a position where you will work in a strong team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you! Contact us today, if you're interested in getting your career moving in the right direction!
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