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Bilingual Staff Attorney; Removal Defense Unit Jobs in Seattle, USA at NACBA
Position: Bilingual Staff Attorney (Removal Defense Unit)
SUMMARY
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Staff Attorney to work in the Removal Defense Unit as part of our Seattle office. Applicants must be fluent in English and another language. The applicant must be able to start the position as soon as possible. A minimum two-year commitment to the position is expected.
As a staff attorney, you will offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before immigration courts and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A portion of your work will focus on filing motions to reopen with the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals. You may also handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.
ABOUT
NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT
Founded in 1984, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a nationally-recognized legal services organization on the front lines of defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. With over 200 employees, NWIRP provides direct legal representation and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with low incomes who come from over 150 countries and speak over 60 different languages.
NWIRP challenges unjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respect the rights of immigrants. NWIRP is also a trusted provider of immigration-related community education for immigrant communities and social service providers. NWIRP serves the community through four offices in Washington State (Granger, Seattle, Tacoma, and Wenatchee), but the impact of our work is felt nationwide.
REMOVAL DEFENSE UNIT
NWIRP’s Removal Defense Unit provides direct representation and pro se assistance to individuals in removal proceedings. Attorneys maintain a diverse caseload and assist individuals in applying for various forms of relief, including asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, U and T nonimmigrant statuses, cancellation of removal, waivers of inadmissibility, family petitions, and post‑conviction relief.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals or before the federal courts, and before the Department of Homeland Security.
- Provide direct representation to persons submitting affirmative applications with USCIS and the Department of State.
- Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and intakes, by phone and in person.
- Conduct case analysis to determine eligibility for immigration protections/status under the immigration laws.
- Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, practices, and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low‑income immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system.
- Establish, organize, and maintain files up to date.
- Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting such as timekeeping, submitting timesheets, tracking training, and other duties in a timely manner.
- Participate in NWIRP’s outreach, community education, and development efforts.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisory staff depending upon NWIRP’s needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Law degree.
- Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S.
- Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and eagerness to support NWIRP’s mission, vision and values.
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide trauma‑informed and culturally‑inclusive legal representation.
- Commitment to creating a welcoming, professional, and inclusive environment for staff and clients, and to working with a diverse community in a challenging environment.
- Fluency in English and a second language (Spanish preferred); additional languages are encouraged.
- Strong ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Proficiency in use of web‑based software, Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel), and web peer‑to‑peer communication platforms; familiarity with G‑suite…
Title: Bilingual Staff Attorney; Removal Defense Unit
Company: NACBA
Location: Seattle, USA
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