About this opportunity
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern Ca lists this Removal Defense Supervising Attorney opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Removal Defense Supervising Attorney – Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $94,500 - $135,000 per year
Benefits
Special opportunity to join a mission-driven team
Flexible, hybrid work schedules
Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
Retirement options through 403B and match
Qualifications
J.D. and active California State Bar License or licensure from another U.S. state
Driver’s License required for regular travel to meet detained individuals and for in-person immigration court appearances
Minimum five (5) years of removal defense experience, including detained; seven (7) years preferred
At least one (1) year of supervisor experience preferred (may be concurrent with removal defense experience)
Ability to design and implement creative service delivery models while effectively leveraging community partnerships and support
At least one (1) year of experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma, and/or working with immigrant and refugee children
Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing circumstances, policies, and conditions affecting this dynamic work
Passion for social justice for immigrants required
Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
70% – Direct supervision of immigration cases and own caseload
Supervise removal defense cases handled by staff and pro bono attorneys, including detained cases, ICE check-ins, and both affirmative and defensive asylum matters
Collaborate with the Program Director to evaluate performance of direct reports
Carry an active caseload of removal defense and immigration cases, providing high-quality direct representation before EOIR, USCIS, and ancillary state proceedings as applicable
Represent clients in ICE custody or at ICE check‑ins, traveling to detention centers and other custodial settings
Prepare briefs, motions, supporting evidence, immigration applications and other documents on behalf of clients
Work with country conditions experts, expert witnesses, psychologists, and medical professionals to develop supporting evidence for immigration relief applications
Undertake administrative and logistical duties related to direct service assistance
Travel to offsite clinics, immigration courts, detention centers, and USCIS field offices to represent clients in immigration matters
Lead compliance with grant requirements by completing necessary documentation and outcomes
15% – Technical Assistance and Support
Organize and implement various immigration trainings for staff, pro bono counsel and community partners
Create and reinforce criteria for intake staff to review and approve appointments for immigration legal consultations, answer immigration‑related questions, and review documents
Plan and execute workshops and clinics
15% – Community Outreach and Education
Help develop and execute community outreach strategies for the Immigration Services Program, including how to inform appropriate responses to community needs and requests
Conduct outreach engagements with local community‑based organizations and partners to present information sessions on Immigration, Naturalization and Immigrant Rights
Alongside the Program Director, provide guidance and direct support in implementing statewide and national removal defense networks, building relationships with stakeholders and developing outreach plans
Other duties as assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AJSOCAL, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. AJSOCAL strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or other covered persons, including interns.
All positions are subject to funding, and non‑collective bargaining unit positions are also at will.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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