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Commercial Litigation Associate Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Sonder Consultants
About JFS of Silicon Valley (JFS SV):
JFS SV empowers individuals and families facing life’s challenges by providing quality human services inspired by Jewish values. Since our inception in 1977, we have remained committed to our vision that our community’s children, adults, and families have access to affordable and meaningful professional services that help give them a better life. The agency’s programs are available regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.
Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate and experienced immigration attorney to join our team and support humanitarian legal services for Immigrants and refugees, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees. This full-time position will focus on delivering direct legal services, outreach, and education to support pathways to lawful permanent residency and family reunification. The ideal candidate will be committed to immigrant and refugee advocacy and demonstrate strong legal and cross-cultural communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Services Delivery:
Provide direct representation and assistance with applications such as:
Family reunification under I-130 and I-730 petitions
I-134A declarations of financial support and related family reunification programs
Humanitarian Parole renewal and re-parole applications
Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Employment Authorization (I-765) and Travel Documents (I-131)
N-400 Naturalization
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and related initial/renewal applications
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) processing for Afghans
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Asylum applications and related filings
Requests for Certificates of Citizenship and FOIA requests
Representation: Represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Attend and prepare clients for USCIS interviews, EOIR hearings, and other relevant legal proceedings
Collaboration and Outreach: Coordinate with local resettlement staff and community partners to identify legal service needs among populations. Conduct community legal education sessions, legal clinics, and Know Your Rights presentations tailored to Ukrainian and Afghan parolees. Develop and distribute legal information materials in relevant languages
Program Reporting and Compliance: Maintain detailed and timely case notes and documentation in line with funder requirements. Assist in tracking service delivery data for internal and external reporting, including compliance with ORR and state contracts
Supervision and Training: Provide oversight and functional supervision to the legal assistant or accredited representative(s). Support training and capacity-building for program and partner staff on immigration legal issues
Other Duties: Participate in relevant continuing legal education (CLE) to maintain licensure and keep up with evolving immigration policy. And other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Refugee Resettlement and Legal Services
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active, good-standing license to practice law in any U.S. state
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing immigration law, particularly humanitarian and family-based immigration
Experience working with refugees, Ukrainian and/or Afghan populations strongly preferred
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including intercultural competency
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems (e.g., LawLogix, Clio, or similar)
Preferred Language Skills:
Fluency in or ability to work with interpreters in Ukrainian, Russian, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, highly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $105,000 – $120,000 annually. Full-Time, Monday to Friday, and Hybrid.
This position is full-time, 37.5 hours/week. The salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision care; company contributions to 403(b) retirement plan; generous paid time off; supportive colleagues; and a positive work environment in an office setting.
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all organizational levels. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Los Gatos, CA 95032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Commercial Litigation Associate
Company: Sonder Consultants
Location: San Francisco, CA
