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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In-office consultation for clients including: VAWA, U visa, T visa, asylum, detention and removal, and any other applicable relief. • Provide Legal Orientation and pro se assistance to immigrants in detention at the T Don. Hutto Residential Center • Represent eligible immigrants in petitioning for U & T visas, and in bond and removal hearings and before US CIS • Mentor pro bono attorneys representing clients • Participate in community education and outreach activities as needed • Maintain client databases and caseload, as determined with supervisor • Provide monthly statistical reports of caseload and program activities • Other duties as needed
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: • Dedication to and experience in serving low-income populations and social justice generally • 1-2 years of legal experience in immigration law, or in a non-profit organization serving low income persons • Bilingual in Spanish and English • Excellent communication and writing skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: • JD from accredited university • Bar Admission in any US state (Texas preferred)
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Proficiency in any other language • Criminal Law background • Immigration clinic experience • Immigration court experience • Other court experience
