Job Description
Job Description
CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring an Immigrants' Rights Attorney. This position aims to provide culturally competent immigration legal services to members of the Bay Area Muslim community.
Title : Immigrants' Rights Attorney
Reporting Relationships : Reports to the Managing Attorney
Schedule Type : Full-time, exempt. Fixed term, until December 31, 2025. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Location : Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office. CAIR staff are currently working a hybrid schedule, with three days in-person and two days remote. Requires some travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and driver's license required).
Key Responsibilities
Client Representation and Case Management
- Conduct client intake, prepare applications, and submit petitions to relevant agencies.
- Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR.
- Manage individual caseloads and supervise related casework.
Oversight and Supervision
Supervise volunteers, including law students and pro bono attorneys.Community Engagement and Outreach
Participate in community outreach and educational activities.Plan and conduct legal clinics.Form or lead coalitions with other organizations, collaborating with immigrant communities.Market CAIR's immigration services.Legal Research and Documentation
Research and analyze legal sources, such as statutes and legal codes.Prepare legal documents including memos, motions, and appeals.Client Needs Assessment and Internal Support
Assess clients for additional civil legal needs and immigration services, providing referrals as needed.Support other staff in preparing internal and external reports.All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks.
Required Qualifications
Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited schoolMember in good standing of a state barAt least three years of immigration law experience, specifically in areas of asylum, removal, and naturalizationStrong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlinesDemonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detailComfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experienceExperience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgroundsAccess to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the greater Bay AreaHigh degree of self-motivation and creativityA strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's missionBasic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and LexisNexisKnowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint and Office365Preferred Qualifications
Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, or Urdu proficiencyExperience working with non-profit organizationsCompensation
Compensation in the range of $85,479 to $96,153 / annually, commensurate with experienceBAR membership, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents3% retirement matching contribution10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation daysTo Apply
Please send (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, (3) a brief example of your writing, and (4) the names and contact information of three references, using the link below.
CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Salary : $85,479 - $96,153
