Senior Staff Attorney

IRC

Baltimore, MD, US
Base: $86,502 - $98,334; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Immigration and asylum legal representation
Removal defense before uscis and eoir
Supervision of legal staff
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive and rebuild their lives

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive and rebuild their lives.
  • The Senior Staff Attorney will provide direct legal representation on complex immigration cases, supervise legal staff, and collaborate with community partners and IRC teams to support immigrant rights.
  • IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans with matching, paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program to support staff and their families.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive and rebuild their lives.

Salary

Base: $86,502 - $98,334; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive US benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement with matching, paid time off, and Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Immigration and asylum legal representation
  • Removal defense before USCIS and EOIR
  • Supervision of legal staff
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Client confidentiality and ethical practice
  • Community partnership development

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual in survivor population languages
  • Trauma-informed communication skills
  • Experience with unaccompanied minors
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Passion for immigrant rights
  • Ability to conduct legal trainings

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from ABA-accredited U.S. institution
  • Admission to any state bar with Maryland license required or to be obtained within one year
  • Minimum 3 years immigration legal representation experience
  • Experience representing asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors preferred

Work Rights

Maryland bar license required or to be obtained within one year

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