Senior Staff Attorney

International Rescue Committee Inc

Baltimore, Maryland, US
Base: $86,502 - $98,334; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Immigration and asylum law
Removal defense
Direct legal representation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation in immigration, asylum, and removal defense cases

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation in immigration, asylum, and removal defense cases.
  • Responsibilities include conducting legal screenings, representing clients before USCIS and EOIR, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • The role requires a Law degree, admission to any state bar (Maryland license required within one year), and at least 3 years of direct representation experience in immigration law.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation in immigration, asylum, and removal defense cases.

Salary

Base: $86,502 - $98,334; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 403b matching, sick leave, EAP, medical, dental, vision, FSA, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Immigration and asylum law
  • Removal defense
  • Direct legal representation
  • Client consultations
  • Community outreach

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed communication
  • Bilingual in survivor languages
  • Solutions-driven change-maker

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (JD or LLM)
  • Admission to any state bar
  • Maryland bar license required
  • At least 3 years' experience in immigration court/USCIS representation
  • Experience representing unaccompanied minors preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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