Assistant Public Defender Immigration Attorney

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Assistant Public Defender – Immigration Attorney
Duties: Under the general oversight of the Public Defender and First Assistant, is responsible for providing advice and consultation to assistant public defenders regarding the immigration consequences of criminal conviction for the noncitizen clients of the Public Defender, in order to fulfill the advocacy requirements set forth in the Supreme Court case of Padilla v. Kentucky: Advises and assists assistant public defenders in cases where immigration consequences may be present. Works within the organization to create processes and procedures that help identify and serve clients with immigration consequences. Acts as a resource to attorneys and staff, providing both guidance and materials to ensure that appropriate legal representation occurs where immigrations consequences are present. Provide direct personal consultation with defender clients facing potentials immigration consequences during legal proceedings. Prepare and present training materials about immigration consequences in the criminal justice system for attorneys, staff, and other interested parties. Advocate on behalf of defender clients with immigration consequences at all stages of representation in the magisterial district courts, Court of Common Pleas and appellate courts. Work with the First Assistant and others to provide outreach and engage community stakeholders on issues related to the intersection of criminal law and immigration. Perform related work at the request of the Defender or First Assistant when necessary.

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