Description
The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. The Council brings together individuals adept at solving problems and employs four coordinated approaches to advance change—litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications.?
Position Summary
The Part-Time Habeas Attorney is tasked with supporting the IJC team and our pro bono attorney volunteers with our habeas work. This will entail gathering information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States and assisting in the mentorship of attorney volunteers on habeas cases. This part-time contract position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week, to be worked flexibly depending on the requirements of IJC.
Essential Job Functions
Research and materials development (50%)
Research and gather information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States
Create and edit manuals, practice advisories, samples, and other materials to support attorney volunteers working on habeas cases
Ensure that habeas materials are kept up-to-date as needed
Volunteer mentorship (50%)
Assist in the mentorship of attorney volunteers working on habeas cases
Support volunteers by answering questions and providing guidance on habeas
Participate in training webinars about habeas as needed
Requirements
J.D. Active and in good standing with a U.S. state bar
Member of at least one federal district court bar
Admitted to and experience with at least one Texas district court strongly preferred
Immigration habeas experience required
Commitment to the mission of the Immigration Justice Campaign and the American Immigration Council
Solid research skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to guide and mentor other attorneys
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and multiple assignments through effective time management
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, strategies, and circumstances
This job is a remote position. While remote, this job operates in a professional office environment and will require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and technology such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The Council will provide a laptop and other equipment needed to perform the job. Staff must supply their own office space and furniture.
Application Process: To ensure a complete application, all candidates must submit the required materials, including a resume and cover letter, through our application portal. As part of our interview process, candidates may be asked to participate in virtual interviews, which will require on-camera presence.