Immigrants Rights Managing Attorney

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Immigrants’ Rights Managing Attorney

Responsibilities: Provide management for the Immigrants’ Rights staff at CAIR-LA, including oversight of legal and advocacy work; supervision and mentoring of staff; and coordination of legal projects and infrastructure. Provide legal representation to individuals facing removal proceedings in Los Angeles Immigration Court. Conduct client intake, and prepare applications and petitions for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Oversee efforts to strengthen program policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Development Department to identify and submit grant applications to support immigrants’ rights work. Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including legal clinics and know your rights presentations. Participate in, lead or form coalitions with other organizations and collaborating with immigrant communities. Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes. Prepare legal documents such as memos, briefs, and motions. Participate in the CA statewide immigration Committee and collaborate on statewide projects/publications such as KYR material and annual Legal Report. Occasional travel locally for outreach including participating in community events and coalition meetings . All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising and other office tasks as required.

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Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
2180 W. Crescent Avenue Suite F
Anaheim
California
United States 92801
Website : http://www.cair.com