Job description

Why work for CIRI?

• CIRI is an eligible employer for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program
• Diverse Culture
• Strong team of supportive staff
• Incredible mission of helping refugees and immigrants
• Long-Term Community Connections
• Medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan
• 13 paid holidays
• 20 days paid time off per year
• Honor work/life balance
• Promote self-care

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is the largest non-profit provider of affordable and impactful immigration legal services in the state of Connecticut. CIRI is accredited by the Department of Justice to train and employ legal representatives to increase access to justice and the availability of competent legal services to immigrants. Annually, CIRI’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) Program provides between 2,500 – 3,500 individuals assistance annually with immigration matters including adjustments of status, family reunification, DACA renewals, citizenship applications, victim relief, including T- and U-Visa and VAWA relief, asylum applications, and accessing temporary relief.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Detained Children Project Staff Attorney, with support from CIRI’s Director of Immigration Legal Services provides program supervision and support as well as direct legal services to unaccompanied children who are in removal proceedings in Immigration Court and who are or were in the custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in shelter placement in Connecticut.

SALARY: $65,000 - $68,000

LOCATION: Stamford, CT with travel in lower Fairfield County

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Provide oversight and management of significant aspects of the program in coordination with the Managing Attorney

· Conduct oversight of visits to government detention facilities.

· Ensure that program deliverables are completed and documented as required under the program contract

· Ensure that required Know-Your-Rights and Court Preparation presentations are delivered correctly and efficiently.

· Conduct oversight of visits of ORR facilities for minors detained in Connecticut.. Provide necessary follow-up after intakes to evaluate eligibility for relief, including performing research, securing criminal/juvenile delinquency records and obtaining additional information from family and community members.

· Take on direct representation for detained and released minors before the Hartford immigration court.

· Appear in state courts seeking predicate orders for children seeking SIJS.

· Appear before USCIS representing children seeking asylum during asylum interviews.

· Maintain complete and accurate client records. Ensures timely entry of all statistical data into databases/servers.

· Participate in training on immigration law and procedures as assigned by legal supervisors. May conduct trainings as assigned by legal supervisors, as well.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

• J.D. or LLM and license to practice law in CT OR willingness to waive in.
• Prior experience in immigration or child welfare law preferred (this could include law school coursework or clinical experience)
• Prior experience working with youth, trauma survivors or other vulnerable populations preferred
• Spanish fluency required: the candidate must possess sufficient fluency to work directly with clients on all aspects of legal representation without using an interpreter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, database management and internet
• Ability to work in a team of diverse professionals and social service workers
• Ability to drive and possession a valid U.S. driver’s license

· Commitment to the agency’s core values and mission to assist immigrants and their families.

TO APPLY:

Please email resume and cover letter with the subject line “Detained Children Staff Attorney” to: Employment(at)cirict.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with youth from vulnerable populations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Immigration Legal Professional: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• JD or LLM and license to practice law in CT or can waive in (Required)

Work Location: In person

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