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Staff Attorney - Immigration


CAIR LA


Location

Anaheim, CA | United States


Job description

Title: Staff Attorney - Immigration

Work Location: Anaheim, CA.

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $70,000-$93,000, commensurate with experience.

Reports to : Senior Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney

Generous Benefits : 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 12 holidays, and hybrid work schedule.. Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance.

About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, and talented and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts.

About the Role : CAIR-CA provides legal immigration services to refugees, asylum seekers, and the diverse immigrant community in California,  The Immigrants' Rights Attorney will report to the Senior Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney and is primarily responsible for maintaining a full caseload, by providing immigration legal consultations and direct legal representation to clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other federal agencies. The Immigrants' Rights Attorney supports the Immigrants' Rights Center team by handling full-scope consultation and representation of various immigration cases, participating in community engagements, outreach and assisting with deliverable requirements for grants as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

TO APPLY:  Please upload a (1) cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) a writing sample under five pages.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.

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Holiday workFull timeLocal areaAfternoon shift


Salary

$70k - $93k

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