Staff Attorney

International Rescue Committee Inc

Dallas, United States
$57,144.50 - $97,541.50; not specified; comprehens...
Direct representation in immigration court
Legal relief eligibility determinations
Special immigrant juvenile status filings
The IRC seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to unaccompanied children detained within ORR custody, in the URM program, and released to sponsors in the DFW area

Job Summary

  • The IRC seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to unaccompanied children detained within ORR custody, in the URM program, and released to sponsors in the DFW area.
  • Responsibilities include conducting intakes, identifying relief, providing direct representation, handling caseloads before immigration court and USCIS, and initiating state court proceedings for SIJS.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans with matching, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The IRC seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to unaccompanied children detained within ORR custody, in the URM program, and released to sponsors in the DFW area.

Salary

$57,144.50 - $97,541.50; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct representation in immigration court
  • Legal relief eligibility determinations
  • Special immigrant juvenile status filings
  • Asylum, T Visas, and U Visas
  • Trauma-informed communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Passion for humanitarian work
  • Team member in collaborative environment

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (JD or LLM) from ABA-accredited institution
  • Admission to Texas bar
  • At least one year experience in immigration law
  • Experience providing legal services to children preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Work Rights

Admission to Texas bar

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