LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (UC Immigrant Legal Services Contract Attorney) | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
Location
Davis, CA | United States
Job description
LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (UC Immigrant Legal Services Contract Attorney) Department Description
The contract Attorney at UCSF and UCB as part of the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center will work directly to serve the immigration needs of UC students and their immediate family members, as well as some staff at UCSF and staff at UCB, with a focus on undocumented individuals and persons with DACA. This position may involve some travel at the beginning of the term between the Bay Area and UC Davis, in addition to travel for quarterly meetings. Additionally, the position may require travel to other regional UC campuses for meetings.
The Contract Attorney should have experience with general immigration issues, including assessing grounds of inadmissibility and deportability, affirmative family-based immigration relief, humanitarian forms of relief (U-Visa, VAWA, SIJS, T-Visa, asylum), adjustment of status, naturalization, DACA, and Advance Parole.
Job Summary
THIS PART-TIME CONTRACT POSITION WILL SUPPORT THE UC CENTER IN EXPANDING ACCESS TO IMMIGRATION RELIEF OPTIONS FOR DACA BENEFICIARIES AND OTHER NONCITIZEN POPULATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY IN BERKELEY.
Under general direction, work with University of California (UC) Immigrant Legal Services Center attorneys and staff to serve the immigration-related needs of UC students and their immediate family members at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and staff at UC Berkeley (UCB). Assist clients in navigating the immigration system and provide legal assistance.
Perform review, research, and analysis regarding immigration issues. Conduct 'Know Your Rights' and other informational presentations, as well as campus outreach in collaboration with UCSF. Represent clients at administrative and/or court proceedings and engage in administrative advocacy. The attorney will be expected to be on campus as needed at UCSF and UCB, particularly for meetings, presentations, and to facilitate training sessions.
Attorney will serve the populations at the University of California at UCSF and UC Berkeley, and will be required to attend in-person appointments and meetings via Zoom.
Position Information
Apply by Date 2/20/2024 Salary Range $59,200/yr. - $106,000/yr. (Budgeted salary up to $80,000/yr.) Appointment Type Contract Number of Positions 1 Percentage of Time 50% Fixed Shift Hours Manager will advise Location Davis Union Representation No Benefits Eligible Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Work at a computer for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver's license required to drive university vehicle.
- Position may entail some travel to other UC campuses, courts, USCIS offices, or elsewhere.
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education/Experience: - J.D. degree. Member of a State Bar, or Provisionally Licensed to practice law.
- At least one year of experience in immigration law practice, including affirmative family-based immigration relief, U-Visa, VAWA, SIJS, adjustment of status, naturalization, advance parole, and DACA.
- Experience working with low-income communities and immigrants, preferably immigrant youth/young adults.
- Experience using writing, editing, and proofreading skills to write complex documents, and draft and create legal documents clearly, logically, and precisely with close attention to detail.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment and skills to communicate, interact, and work with diverse constituencies, particularly in student services organizations.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): - Knowledge of legal and non-legal electronic databases to sufficiently support preparation of complex documents.
- Interpersonal and communications skills to state ideas clearly and concisely and to work closely with UC colleagues, college students and their families, staff at USCIS and courts, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education/Experience: - Experience supervising legal interns and/or externs, working with student and immigrant community organizations and providing trauma-informed client services.
- Experience providing informational sessions and workshops around adjustment of status, 'Know Your Rights,' traveling domestically, constitutional rights, and other immigration issues/updates. Skills to solicit pertinent information, research multiple sources, and distill large amounts of information.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): - Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
- Familiarity with UC policies and procedures, removal defense experience, including in the intersection of criminal and immigration law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
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This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected .
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Apply by Date
2/20/2024
Salary Range
$59,200/yr. - $106,000/yr. (Budgeted salary up to $80,000/yr.)
Appointment Type
Contract
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
50% Fixed
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
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UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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