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Staff Attorney

Job Summary
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for the direct representation of detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings. Representing clients before Immigration Courts located in Tucson, Eloy and Florence, and United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS).

Job Requirements

• Serve immigrants in removal proceedings in bond and merits hearings.
• Travel to Eloy/Florence immigration detention facilities for client interviews and court appearances.
• Maintain complete and accurate client records in physical files and on AZJFON’s case management software, including logging all new activities, filing receipts, correspondence, and filings in the case file, tracking reminders and deadlines, meeting those deadlines, etc.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with active bar membership
• Spanish Fluency required
• Minimum 1 year removal defense experience (including law school experience).
• Strong case management, legal research, and writing skills
• The staff attorney will work directly under the supervision of the Legal Director.
• Competence in and dedication to working with others of diverse cultural, geographic, and economic backgrounds.
• Commitment to immigrants’ rights and the mission of AZJFON

Compensation

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Health and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off

To Apply

• Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Alba Jaramillo (info@azjfon.org)
• Immediate Opening

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