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JOB POSTING — Program Manager, Subcontracts (Attorney)
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Program Manager, Subcontracts position report to the Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration and will support various programs, subcontracts and administration across the organization. This position will oversee the various aspects related to programs, including contracts, negotiating, drafting and review of contracts, including government contracts, vendor and professional services agreements, events, and fee-for service contracts. This position will oversee, design subcontract agreement based on contractual obligation per CHIRLA’s state, county and local contracts including associated subcontracts.
The Program Manager, Subcontracts position will work with CHIRLA’s program Director, in the organization to provide legal support across a wide range of legal, regulatory and ethical issues. Additionally, this position will supervise and oversee the work product of the subcontractors and report to the various government agencies and partners.
The Program Manager, Subcontracts must be licensed, and possess a Juris Doctor from a reputable, accredited law school alongside experience with document review projects, and the review of complex, voluminous documents. A professional attitude and strong work ethic are required, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Create, review, negotiate, draft a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization including contracts, agreements, and other legal documents subcontracting agreement, service agreements and consulting agreements
• Improve internal legal, compliance, and risk management processes
• Work with the leadership team to develop and execute legal strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulation
• Provide guidance for internal policy creation
• Draft, review, and revise program and administrative related agreements and templates
• Manage contract inventory and serve as internal contract management expert
• Select and implement an electronic contract management system appropriate for and tailored to the organization’s needs
• Respond to contract disputes
• Draft policies and procedures
• Assist with contract auditing and provide suggestions to mitigate risks based on auditing results
• Design and deliver trainings for staff members
• Ensure subcontractors are abiding by contract terms
• Examine and evaluate the terms of new contracts and proposals for changes to contracts.
• Assists Director in updating and maintaining a system for identifying and reporting program compliance issues, complaints, concerns, questions, resolution, and follow-up.
• Draft and coordinate responses to identified compliance questions, concerns or federal/state inquiries or investigations, including audits
• Draft, update, and implement compliance program policies
• Represent the Director at meetings and committees
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified applicants for this position should have a record of outstanding academic achievement, superior writing and analytical skills, relevant work experience, participation in law review, journals, clinical legal work, and/or extracurricular activities, and have demonstrated an interest in government contracts law. All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references.
Required
• Must have active membership in the California State Bar
• At least four years’ experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience with implementing, tailoring and operating an electronic contract management system
• Must have experience working with underserved and diverse populations
• Must have advocacy experience in services for victims of crime
• Must be able to travel to and visit various CHIRLA offices and/or campuses belonging to partner schools for events, audits, meetings and services
Preferred
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (CA. preferred)
• Non-profit tax law experience a plus
• Project, team, or organizational management experience a plus
• Experience working at a non-profit organization or government agency
Desired Traits or Characteristic
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive)
• A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to have positive working relationships with staff, members and allies
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with last minute deadlines
• Exceptional skill in comprehension, analysis, and technical writing, including the ability to articulate and explain complex funding and financial issues in a clear, non-technical manner
• Experience collaborating with community organizations in local geographic area
• Highly self-motivated, creative, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly, flexible and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of advocates
• Must be flexible to work early morning, evenings and Saturdays during clinical/consultations times as needed
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and execution
• Proactive nature in using technology and systems to maximize efficiencies with tasks
• Strong commitment to CHIRLA’s mission of empowering low-income community groups
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to community residents
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills and excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to work and problem-solve under pressure
• Support CHIRLA’s fundraising goals including annual fundraising drive and GALA activities
JOB TITLE: Program Manager, Subcontracts (Attorney)
Salary & Benefits: $90,000 – $95,000
CHIRLA offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and an excellent benefit package,
Which includes generous time off benefits, 401K Plan, health, dental and vision plans
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried, full-time, regular
Classification: CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME District Council 36. This position is not included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
COVID-19 Requirements: CHIRLA requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit weekly negative test results
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration
CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION: Position will remain open until filled
LOCATION: Compton Branch Office
CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, appointment, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related disability, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references to: jobs@chirla.org
Subject Line should read: Program Manager, Subcontracts (Attorney)

Director of Immigration Legal Services
Salary Range: $131,000.00 To 146,000.00 Annually
JOB TITLE: Director of Immigration Legal Services
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time/exempt
LOCATION: Concord (hybrid)
TO APPLY
Go to https://jfcs-eastbay.org/jobs to access our Career Center.
ABOUT JFCS EAST BAY
JFCS East Bay partners with our clients, staff, and community to pursue justice, promote healing, and advocate for meaningful change. We are an innovative social service agency and community-based organization that has served individuals and families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties since 1877. We reunite and strengthen families, care for the mental and physical health needs of people impacted by trauma, support healthy relationships between young children and their caregivers, provide legal representation to immigrants, and resettle refugees who seek to start their lives anew. We advocate for housing justice, mobilize community resources, and build bridges across our diverse East Bay to support our clients in meeting their goals and strengthening our community.
Our staff of almost 70 employees is characterized by its dedication, teamwork, warmth, and humor. JFCS East Bay actively seeks to hire a dynamic lawyer who reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the East Bay and of our clients. If you are deeply committed to developing authentic relationships with clients and colleagues, thinking creatively about legal strategies, and advocating for justice for our Contra Costa County clients, this is the role for you. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrant, multilingual, older adult or differently abled candidates, and people of all faiths or none are encouraged to apply.
HOW WE OPERATE
We partner with our clients, staff, and community to advocate for justice and promote healing.
We engage in our work with integrity, accountability, and transparency.
We commit to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We maintain an unwavering stance against antisemitism and all forms of prejudice.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The overall goal of JFCS East Bay’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program is to empower low-income immigrant families by providing accessible legal representation that helps keep immigrant families together. Through expert legal advice and representation, we inform our clients of the available legal options and support them to make safe and productive strategic decisions. Our legal services include consultations, advice and referral, full scope removal defense at all levels of the process, affirmative applications filed with the USCIS (including U-visas, adjustment of status, citizenship, DACA, VAWA petitions, and more), and federal court litigation (such as Administrative Procedure Act lawsuits, petitions for mandamus, Circuit Court
appeals). Our Removal Defense team participates in the
Stand Together Contra Costa (STCC) collaborative.
JFCS East Bay complements our direct legal services with wrap-around support for our clients. The ILS department counts on a dedicated, full-time, Spanish-speaking Clinical Psychologist to provide therapy and forensic evaluations for ILS clients. We also connect clients with our dedicated, full-time, Spanish-speaking Resource Specialist to meet extra-legal needs such as support for housing or food insecurity, family violence issues, job placement assistance, ESL classes, benefits registration, access to medical care, and more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Immigration Legal Services (ILS) is responsible for overseeing the direction, administration, development, and implementation of the ILS program. The ILS Director contributes to the overall strategy for advancing the mission of JFCS East Bay through service delivery, supervision and mentorship, grant management, fundraising, outreach and collaboration with community stakeholders. The ILS Director guides the ILS team to deliver effective and responsive immigration legal services to our East Bay community, implementing new immigration legal services as required by changes in the law and community need, while providing critical input on JFCS East Bay’s advocacy agenda on immigration issues and policy. The ILS Director is a member of the JFCS East Bay Leadership Team, which is responsible for overall direction of the agency, and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
• Establish the vision and strategic plan for the ILS program at JFCS East Bay, In collaboration with the Leadership Team and department staff.
• Plan for and design ILS program growth and development in response to community need and in alignment with the JFCS East Bay strategic plan and mission.
• Together with the Leadership Team, develop and implement the organization’s agency-wide strategic initiatives, goals, and long-range plans.
• Provide strategic leadership and coordination for the ILS program through direct representation, clinics, workshops, pro se assistance, and pro bono representation.
• Inspire, motivate, and incentivize ILS Team members to achieve excellence for the community through collaboration, information sharing, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Support the mission and values of JFCS East Bay by demonstrating a commitment to social justice and equity and actively supporting JFCS East Bay’s commitment to being an anti-racist organization, including the promotion and integration of anti-racist ideas and policies into our work.
• Foster an inclusive environment and team culture which highlights and celebrates the diversity of ideas and experiences to promote collaboration and shared learning.
Program and Staff Management
• Closely monitor developments in immigration law and provide information, updates, and training to ILS staff.
• Ensure the fulfillment of ethical and professional standards, and the provision of high-quality legal services.
• Train, support and supervise attorneys and accredited representatives providing legal services to underserved immigrant populations as they apply for affirmative immigration benefits before USCIS, including regular meetings with staff to engage in case strategies and ensure quality representation for clients.
• Train, support and supervise removal defense attorneys and legal assistants providing legal representation to clients in removal proceedings, in administrative appeals, in petitions for review before Circuit Courts and in federal district court litigation.
• Oversee and maintain all legal case records and documentation.
• Ensure the agency maintains its status as a recognized agency under the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) and that all OLAP representatives maintain their accreditation.
• Establish, maintain, and revise processes and procedures for case management and data tracking oversee program progress toward goals on grants and contracts, including systems to track numbers of clients served, as well as success of program and client satisfaction.
• Design, administer, and oversee ILS pro bono representation programs in collaboration with law firms, law schools, and the private bar.
• Provide expert immigration consultation and representation to ILS clients (minimal caseload as workload permits).
• Lead program development for extra-legal, wrap-around services, including psycho-social supports afforded through the Resource Specialist, the ILS Clinical Psychologist, the Volunteer Services department, and other client support programs at JFCS East Bay.
Fund Development
• Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop and implement funding strategies.
• Lead program fundraising efforts to expand service capacity, including identifying new funding opportunities, donor cultivation, and relationship building.
• With support from the Chief Advancement Officer and outside grant-writers, craft proposals and reports for state, federal, and private institutional funders.
Finance & Budget
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance and the Leadership Team, develop, manage, and monitor the ILS program’s annual budget, as well as associated contracts and reporting.
• Oversee all ILS expenditures; train and supervise ILS staff tracking expenses and submitting reimbursement and check requests.
Community Engagement
• Build and maintain collaborations and cooperative relationships with other agencies and community-based legal providers; Identify key organizations and community partners for alliance-building and learning.
• Represent and serve as spokesperson for ILS to media outlets, the public, local government, the non-profit community, and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and a convening role in the East Bay ILS community.
• Participate in local, regional, and national collaboratives, committees, conferences, and events relating to the growth and development of JFCS East Bay’s ILS program and its impact in the community.
• In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer and the Leadership Team, assist in and manage/oversee the production and dissemination of ILS-related JFCS East Bay publications, website, Annual Report, etc.
• Conduct outreach to provide legal education to the immigrant community.
Advocacy
• Collaborate with staff and board members on advocacy, policy, and other work to effect systemic change.
• Identify opportunities for JFCS East Bay to advocate for immigrant rights through sign-on letters, participation in class action lawsuits and other impact litigation, public comments, relationship-building with elected officials, media campaigns, and other means.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Membership and good standing in the bar of any state or federal territory. California license strongly preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Seven to 10 years’ experience in providing immigration legal services in removal defense proceedings, on appeals to the BIA, in Circuit Court petitions for review, in Federal District Court litigation, as well as in filing affirmative applications before the USCIS (including but not limited to adjustment of status, citizenship, and U-visas).
• Minimum of five years experience managing and supervising attorneys and legal assistants in immigration legal practice.
• Experience working with or directing legal services clinics.
• Success in collaborative leadership demonstrated by achieving organizational targets and goals.
• Forward-thinking creativity and ability to confront dynamic situations with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• High ethical standards and excellent professional judgment.
• Ability to work with skill and sensitivity in a multicultural environment.
• Experience and interest in working with ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse populations.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and computer communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluency in a JFCS East Bay service language, such as Spanish, Dari/Farsi, or Russian.
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, and strong operational focus.
• Decisiveness and “big-picture” perspective.
• Familiarity with nonprofit management principles, methods, practices, and techniques, as well as contemporary leadership theory and techniques.
• Experience in providing reports to funders.
• Experience handling immigration appeals.
• Experience designing and conducting trainings for practitioners.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds
• Walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
• Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator.
• Regularly required to talk and hear in person or by telephone.
• Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor.
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The compensation for this position will range from $131,000 to $146,000 based on experience.
Benefits include:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Parking, and Transit)
• 401(k) with 6% matching contribution after one year
• 28 paid days off per year (Earned Time Off/ETO)
• Up to 16 paid holidays per year
• We also offer the option for hybrid work schedules where employees can work from both an assigned office and home.
EEO STATEMENT
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JFCS East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The agency is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a community where everyone can flourish with dignity.
CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan where applicable). The background check may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of
academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. JFCS East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
JFCS East Bay requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including one booster shot, or declare a medical or religious exemption. Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination or complete a medical or religious exemption form on their first day of employment.

Hello colleagues,
We at the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center, with support from UC Santa Cruz, are hiring a UC Santa Cruz Staff Attorney. This Attorney will provide immigration legal services to UCSC students and their immediate family members.
Please help us circulate the job posting below by sending it along to your networks and anyone who might be interested in applying.
Direct link to apply: LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (UC Immigrant Legal Services Staff Attorney The job ID is 53056.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Thank you!
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center Team

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Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
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Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
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University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
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Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
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Fifteen paid holidays per year
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Generous vacation and sick leave
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Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume at this link. CGRS will begin reviewing applications on April 10, 2023.
Failure to provide the information as required on the application and/or instructions to apply shall immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The position is open until filled.
The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
UC Law SF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Temporary Staff Attorney Immigrant Justice

(3.5-month position, late March to early July 2023) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Date Opened: February 1, 2023
FLSA: Temporary, Non-Exempt, Full-time 35 hours/week Compensation: $46 to $52 per hour
DOE
Reports to: Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice
Location: Remote, with San Francisco office open as an option. Must reside in California.

Are you a collaborative, creative and bilingual immigration attorney who is deeply committed to
immigrants’ rights? Consider joining the Asylum team at Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, SF Bay
Area (LCCRSF)!

About You
As Temporary Staff Attorney, you’ll work with a supervising senior immigrant justice attorney and
the asylum program team to provide high-quality representation for asylum seekers, mentor pro bono
attorneys, and participate in the development of training materials and resources to support pro
bono representation in removal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience representing
asylum seekers in removal proceedings, and a strong commitment to working with immigrants and
advancing the immigrant rights movement. This position is to cover an employee’s three-month
sabbatical, with a little overlap for transition.

About LCCRSF
As one of the most enduring civil rights institutions on the West Coast, LCCRSF works to dismantle
systems of oppression and racism and to build an equitable and just society. Formed in 1968 to
bridge the legal community and the Civil Rights Movement, we’re known for advancing the rights of
people of color, immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals. We also invest in legal fellows
and support a network of over 1,000 active pro bono attorneys and volunteers. We are in this work
for the long haul. Our goal is to make this work sustainable, to rest as needed and take care of
each other and our communities, so we can be fierce in the face of power through our core issue
areas of Racial Justice, Immigrant Justice, Economic
Justice, and Educational Justice. Learn more at lccrsf.org.

Your Work

• Training and mentorship (60%) – Provide training, technical assistance, and mentorship to pro
bono attorneys handling applications for asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief. Develop
training materials, practice advisories, and ongoing programmatic improvements for the Pro Bono
Asylum Program.

• Representation (25%) – Represent asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors with cases pending
before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and United States Citizenship &
Immigration Services (USCIS). Manage a docket of direct services cases in various stages of
representation, including communicating with clients regarding their pending cases, responding to
notices or requests from the court and USCIS, filing changes of address forms, work permit
applications, and affirmative applications for relief with USCIS.

• Support with screening and assessment of potential clients (15%) – Conduct and review intake
assessments to identify asylum cases that are good candidates for pro bono placement, review case
memos prepared by law clerks and program coordinator to issue-spot for claims and to help summarize
the best legal strategy for relief.

Essential Qualifications
• J.D. and a member in good standing of any state bar (*California strongly preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience working as an immigration attorney with low- income
communities and/or recent survivors of trauma.
• Strong bi-lingual (English and Spanish) language competency, including the ability to write
basic correspondence in Spanish (*bi-cultural preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, writing, and editing skills; strong
attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently. Ability to set and carry out objectives
and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse groups of individuals, including
representatives of government, the private bar, and grassroots organizations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Substantial experience representing asylum seekers in removal proceedings before the San
Francisco Immigration Court.
• Experience mentoring, training, and/or working collaboratively with pro bono attorneys.
• Values working collaboratively with others, both within the organization and in the
community.

Salary, Benefits, Work location
This position is full-time, exempt, with a starting hourly rate of $46-52/hr DOE and reports to the
Immigrant Justice Senior Staff Attorney. Full benefits package includes 100% paid medical + 80% for
dependents, phone and internet reimbursement, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, short Fridays,
and a 2-day wellness spring break in conjunction with the Cesar Chavez holiday (March 31 to April
4, 2023).
Our office is located on the Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco, close to many transit options.
We’re currently remote with our office available for optional use, or as needed. We do not yet have
a target date for return to the office, but we expect to offer, at minimum, part-time remote. While
remote, may not work outside CA for more than 30 consecutive days at a time. Employees must be
fully vaccinated according to CDC COVID-19 guidelines for in- person work.
General working hours are 9am-5pm, M-F. LCCRSF is woman- and minority-led, with 32 staff. We are
flexible, family-friendly, and value health, wellness and balance. We follow ADA guidelines –
reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the
essential functions.

Physical Demands
• Able to work on a computer (keying, typing, attending Zoom calls and virtual meetings),
including sitting at a desk, for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard
• Able to see or read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Able to speak clearly and in audible tones on the phone and in person and be understood by
others
• Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Employees are required to be fully vaccinated and comply with HIP’s COVID-19 health and safety
measures consistent with CDC guidelines, and federal, state, and local regulations during in office
and other in person work

To Apply

Deadline to apply is February 29, 2023 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants should submit 1) a thoughtful cover letter; 2) a resume; and, 4) three

professional references by email to careers@lccrsf.org (put “Temp IJ Staff Attorney” in the
subject line.) Questions can also go to that email.
In your cover letter, in addition to describing your interest in the position and qualifications,
please respond to the following question: What in your background and experience has prepared you
to work for an organization dedicated to advancing racial equity and justice? Feel free to think
broadly about your response, applying professional or personal experiences.
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area thrives as an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer. BIPOC, LGBTQ+ candidates, people of all gender identities,
persons with disabilities and individuals over 55 are encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Immigrants’ Rights Program Director
LOCATION: San Francisco, Sacramento, or Fresno
Application deadline: Open until filled
The Opportunity
The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU NorCal) seeks an Immigrants’ Rights Program Director for either
the San Francisco, Fresno, or Sacramento office.
The Approach
Our work is guided by the principles of freedom, equality, and justice enumerated in the Constitution.
However, we know that because of historic and systemic racism and other forms of oppression, these
principles are not equitably applied to all. In an ideal world, everyone would have equal access to justice
and equal protection under the law. Unfortunately, neither our world nor our country is ideal. Our work
involves hard subject matters that can be emotionally draining for some people. As a mission driven
organization, we strive to make the world a better place, but recognize the road is long and hard. At the
same time, we understand the importance of self‐care, and do our best to reflect that in our practices and
values.
The Position
The Immigrants’ Rights Program Director (IR Director) is responsible for identifying immigrants’ rights (IR)
program priorities and working with allies to develop and manage proactive cases and campaigns to drive
forward large‐scale change. The IR Director provides supervision and support the approximately four‐ six
staff attorneys, senior staff attorneys, policy associates, and legal professional staff who work in the
program (some staff work in several program areas). The IR Director will be supervised by a Legal‐Policy
Director and will work with the other five Program Directors on annual programmatic plans and
intersectional cases and campaigns. The IR Director, like the other Program Directors, is expected to
advance the ACLU NorCal mission while modeling the values of organization, including excellence, equity
and inclusion, expansion mindset, and emotional intelligence. The IR Director will often work with our
Organizing and Communications departments to advance the team and the organization’s mission. The
IR Director will also be part of statewide leadership, planning and coordination of IR work among the three
ACLU affiliates in California and with ACLU California Action.
This position is a supervisory position and is not part of the bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local
20.
About the Organization
The ACLU of Northern California is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, a nationwide, nonprofit,
non‐partisan organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights.
The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU NorCal) is comprised of two distinct corporations, the ACLU
Foundation of Northern California (the “Foundation”, a 501c3) and the ACLU of Northern California (the
“Union”, a 501c4). The incumbent is a joint employee of both corporations. For most of the last century,
ACLU Nor Cal has been part of many of the most major – and sometimes controversial – struggles for civil
liberties and civil rights in our state.
Our mission is to ensure that constitutional rights don’t just exist on paper but are protected in practice.
As we move into a new era, we face dangerous policies that threaten our civil rights and civil liberties, we
must use our decades of experience in impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and fearless organizing to
fight these policies and protect our most cherished rights and freedoms. At the same time, ACLU NorCal
is committed to advancing proactive and positive change to transform laws and institutions to advance
our values. We are committed to fostering an anti‐racist work culture and to anti‐racist principles and
learning.
COVID‐19 Prevention
The ACLU NorCal physical offices are open. Up to date vaccination against COVID‐19 is required as a
condition of employment unless an exemption is requested and approved. Masking is required for in
person work at this time.
Duties & Responsibilities
 Vision to implementation responsibility of an active, cutting‐edge IR docket utilizing an integrated
advocacy approach that includes litigation, local and legislative advocacy, and communications.
This may involve engaging & coordinating with other program teams or departments as well as
engaging in collaboration with the other ACLU affiliates and National ACLU.
 Supervises IR Team Members in creating and executing work plans/portfolios. This includes but is
not limited to managing performance, administering discipline, and recommending personnel
actions such as promotions, transfers, and layoffs.
 Perform direct work on active, cutting‐edge litigation and policy advocacy in accordance with IR
team priorities.
 Forge and maintain relationships with community members, coalition groups, experts,
government officials, and academics to engage them in our work and implement collaborative
projects.
 Participate in cross departmental and administrative meetings, setting collaborative, inclusive
culture for the IR Team.
 Perform administrative and leadership functions for the IR team and organization, including
Program Planning, coordination with other program teams, preparation of a budget, and
participation in organizational meetings and/or events.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience:
• J.D. or graduate degree in a field such as public policy or political science preferred.
• 10 or more years’ experience in legal or policy work in the immigrants’ rights
(We welcome you to include any lived experience you are comfortable sharing in your cover letter or an
additional attachment)
Required Skills / Competencies:
• Extremely strong project and time management skills, including a high level of organization,
attention to detail, and follow‐ through, while balancing and prioritizing multiple activities
and responsibilities.
• Excellent relationship‐building skills and ability to inspire collaboration, including success
leading teams, projects, and people towards action through persuasion.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support, supervision, and strategic guidance to IR team
members.
• Experience managing complex coalitions with a variety of viewpoints and goals.
• Experience with policy or legal advocacy and/or litigation.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and demonstrated ability to hold and foster
difficult and necessary conversations about race, class, sexual orientation and expression,
religion, ability, and other identity‐based issues.
• Demonstrated experience engaging in creative problem solving and taking initiative, while
utilizing a solutions‐oriented approach and exhibiting flexibility and good judgement in a
complex organizational ecosystem.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to travel within Northern and Central California, and occasionally to Southern
California, as well as other parts of the country for speaking events, meetings, and
conferences.
• People with direct personal or professional experience with impacted communities are
encouraged to apply for this position.
Total Compensation
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce through equity initiatives, which
includes equitable pay practices. Competitive compensation is commensurate with experience. Starting
salary range for this position is $153,270 ‐ $178,815 annually.
We understand how vital our work is and at the same time understand the toll engaged activism can take.
Our goal is to retain staff and we believe that having a robust benefit offering is vital in meeting that goal.
Our benefits include four weeks paid vacation in addition to 14 office holidays; fully employer‐paid
medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members, their dependents and spouse or domestic partner;
life and long‐term disability insurance; and 401(k) plan with employer match. We have a robust Employee
Assistance Program and emerging Employee Resource Groups.
To Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as
possible as we will be evaluating applications on a rolling basis. Applications must include (1) a resume,
(2) a cover letter. Applicants concurrently applying to any other position with the ACLU should state what
other position they are applying for in the cover letter. Please submit your application online at: Job
Application for Immigrants’ Rights Program Director at ACLU of Northern California (greenhouse.io)
The ACLU NorCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If
you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email
hr@aclunc.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding
how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The ACLU of Northern California advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal
employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual
orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also
provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal
employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection,
advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the
ACLU NorCal strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free
from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and
the people we serve. ACLU NorCal will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal
histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF
Police Code, Article 49).

1918
IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA www.iibayarea.org
476 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510- 451-2846
121 Sand Creek Road, Ste. B
Brentwood, CA 94513
925- 237-8581
600 Allerton Street, Ste 101
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-780-7530
58 Second Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
415- 538-8100
1785 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559
707-266-1568
39055 Hastings Street, Ste. 202
Fremont, CA 94538
510-894-3639
5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Ste 104
Petaluma, CA 94954
707-932-7000
Title: DOJ Rep/Staff Attorney
Reports to: Directing Attorney
Full-time, Exempt Position
Location: Petaluma
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area was founded in 1918, and its mission is to welcome, educate
and serve immigrants, refugees and their families as they join and contribute to the community. IIBA
provides immigration legal services, English and civic education, and other services throughout the Bay
Area, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers. IIBA offers a
team-oriented, collegial and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent
service to our clients, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our
passionate employees.
At IIBA, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to
stay, and to do their best work. IIBA’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion
is reflected in the work that we do. We are committed to equity and believe deeply in the value of
diversity of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other
wonderful characteristics that make us human.
Job Summary:
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) is seeking a full time DOJ Rep or Staff Attorney for its
Petaluma office. This position supports IIBA’s mission by providing quality immigration-specific legal
service, advice, and representation in support of low income individuals; supervising legal work of
employees and/or volunteer workers at sites; representing IIBA at events for clients, partner
organizations, and the media; and maintaining high standards for legal protocols and record keeping.
Job Responsibilities:
 Case Management: Provide eligibility and risk assessment, full representation, brief service, and/
or legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based and humanitarian
immigration petitions, waivers, U Visas, DACA, DAPA, naturalization, consular processing,
adjustments of status, and removal defense.
 Outreach and Group Processing: Develop community relationships. Responsible for workshops,
clinics, outreach activities and information sessions for immigrants, social service agencies
serving immigrants, local government, community based organizations, and wineries and
vineyard management companies. Outreach and workshops requires occasional evening and
weekend events.
 Maintain Legal Best Practices: Comply with IIBA’s policies, procedures, protocols, and best
practices for non-profit immigration law practice, including legal ramifications, fee collection,
maintenance of client files and data for reporting requirements. Participate in regular peer review
meetings and legal trainings.
 Fee Assessment: Assess fees for services, sign contracts with clients, work with administrative
staff to ensure fees are collected and applications are filed in a timely manner.
 Supervise Legal Work: Train and help supervise administrative support staff, paralegals, legal
interns and other volunteers.
 Community Leadership: Participate in meetings and webinars on behalf of IIBA and its partner
organizations and collaborators.
 All other duties: Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
 Education & Certification:
Attorney: J.D. from ABA certified law school or international equivalent. A current Bar
Membership in good standing.
 Work Experience:
Attorney: Experience in immigration law assisting immigrants with U-Visas, VAWA selfpetitions,
family visa petitions, waivers, DACA, naturalization.
 Advanced legal research and writing skills.
 Dedicated to providing high quality legal assistance and capable of handling complex legal issues
on behalf of low-income immigrant populations.
 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
 Outstanding public speaking skills in English and Spanish, with ability and experience to conduct
outreach and education events to large groups.
 Experience in developing and providing services to the target population preferred.
 Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
 Exceptional time management skills – ability to meet deadlines.
 Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
 Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of the low-income, culturally
diverse newcomer community.
 Familiarity with the region and knowledge of local resources, public systems, and area
philanthropy preferred.
 Proficiency in a Windows/PC environment, and able to quickly become proficient in the use of
IIBA’s immigration law software and database.
 Bi- Lingual – English and Spanish fluency REQUIRED
Salary/Benefits:
In the spirit of pay transparency, the salary range for DOJ Rep is $50,000 – $80,000; and for Staff
Attorney $70,000-$85,000. If you are hired at IIBA, your final salary compensation will be determined
based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience, and geographic location. In addition to
those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full salary
range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future &
continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package – additional information below.
IIBA offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, elements of which include, but are not limited to:
– Employer matching 403(B) retirement plan: up to 5% employer contribution
– Insurance: Health, dental, life, vision, chiropractic & acupuncture. Medical and dependent care pre-tax
reimbursement accounts.
– Transportation reimbursement account.
– Vacation: three (3) weeks of accrued vacation per year with an increase each year.
– Sick Leave including paid family sick time
– Holidays: 15 paid Holidays per year
– Paid Parental Leave
Please note:
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule.
Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not currently or
in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to iibayareahire@iibayarea.org
Please include the title of the job in the subject line.
For more information on IIBA, see our website: www.iibayarea.org. Position opened until filled.
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties
and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of
our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
IIBA recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Persons receiving
services in our programs are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable
accommodation for qualified disabilities.

Serving immigrants
since 1918
IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA www.iibayarea.org
476 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510- 451-2846
121 Sand Creek Road, Ste. B
Brentwood, CA 94513
925- 237-8581
600 Allerton Street, Ste 101
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-780-7530
58 Second Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
415- 538-8100
1785 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559
707-266-1568
39055 Hastings Street, Ste. 202
Fremont, CA 94538
510-894-3639
5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Ste 104
Petaluma, CA 94954
707-932-7000
Title: DOJ Rep/Staff Attorney
Reports to: Directing Attorney
Full-time, Exempt Position
Location: Napa
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area was founded in 1918, and its mission is to welcome, educate
and serve immigrants, refugees and their families as they join and contribute to the community. IIBA
provides immigration legal services, English and civic education, and other services throughout the Bay
Area, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers. IIBA offers a
team-oriented, collegial and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent
service to our clients, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our
passionate employees.
At IIBA, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to
stay, and to do their best work. IIBA’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion
is reflected in the work that we do. We are committed to equity and believe deeply in the value of
diversity of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other
wonderful characteristics that make us human.
Job Summary:
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) is seeking a full time DOJ Rep or Staff Attorney for its
Napa office. This position supports IIBA’s mission by providing quality immigration-specific legal
service, advice, and representation in support of low income individuals; supervising legal work of
employees and/or volunteer workers at sites; representing IIBA at events for clients, partner
organizations, and the media; and maintaining high standards for legal protocols and record keeping.
Job Responsibilities:
 Case Management: Provide eligibility and risk assessment, full representation, brief service, and/
or legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based and humanitarian
immigration petitions, waivers, U Visas, DACA, DAPA, naturalization, consular processing,
adjustments of status, and removal defense.
 Outreach and Group Processing: Develop community relationships. Responsible for workshops,
clinics, outreach activities and information sessions for immigrants, social service agencies
serving immigrants, local government, community based organizations, and wineries and
vineyard management companies. Outreach and workshops requires occasional evening and
weekend events.
 Maintain Legal Best Practices: Comply with IIBA’s policies, procedures, protocols, and best
practices for non-profit immigration law practice, including legal ramifications, fee collection,
maintenance of client files and data for reporting requirements. Participate in regular peer review
meetings and legal trainings.
 Fee Assessment: Assess fees for services, sign contracts with clients, work with administrative
staff to ensure fees are collected and applications are filed in a timely manner.
 Supervise Legal Work: Train and help supervise administrative support staff, paralegals, legal
interns and other volunteers.
 Community Leadership: Participate in meetings and webinars on behalf of IIBA and its partner
organizations and collaborators.
 All other duties: Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
 Education & Certification:
Attorney: J.D. from ABA certified law school or international equivalent. A current Bar
Membership in good standing.
 Work Experience:
Attorney: Experience in immigration law assisting immigrants with U-Visas, VAWA selfpetitions,
family visa petitions, waivers, DACA, naturalization.
 Advanced legal research and writing skills.
 Dedicated to providing high quality legal assistance and capable of handling complex legal issues
on behalf of low-income immigrant populations.
 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
 Outstanding public speaking skills in English and Spanish, with ability and experience to conduct
outreach and education events to large groups.
 Experience in developing and providing services to the target population preferred.
 Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
 Exceptional time management skills – ability to meet deadlines.
 Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
 Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of the low-income, culturally
diverse newcomer community.
 Familiarity with the region and knowledge of local resources, public systems, and area
philanthropy preferred.
 Proficiency in a Windows/PC environment, and able to quickly become proficient in the use of
IIBA’s immigration law software and database.
 Bi- Lingual – English and Spanish fluency REQUIRED
Salary/Benefits:
In the spirit of pay transparency, the salary range for DOJ Rep is $50,000 – $80,000; and for Staff
Attorney $70,000-$85,000. If you are hired at IIBA, your final salary compensation will be determined
based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience, and geographic location. In addition to
those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full salary
range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future &
continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package – additional information below.
IIBA offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, elements of which include, but are not limited to:
– Employer matching 403(B) retirement plan: up to 5% employer contribution
– Insurance: Health, dental, life, vision, chiropractic & acupuncture. Medical and dependent care pre-tax
reimbursement accounts.
– Transportation reimbursement account.
– Vacation: three (3) weeks of accrued vacation per year with an increase each year.
– Sick Leave including paid family sick time
– Holidays: 15 paid Holidays per year
– Paid Parental Leave
Please note:
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule.
Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not currently or
in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to iibayareahire@iibayarea.org
Please include the title of the job in the subject line.
For more information on IIBA, see our website: www.iibayarea.org. Position opened until filled.
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties
and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of
our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
IIBA recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Persons receiving
services in our programs are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable
accommodation for qualified disabilities.

BRENDON D. WOODS
Public Defender
YOUSEEF J. ELIAS
Chief Assistant Public Defender
1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612 | 510.272.6600 | acgov.org/defender
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY POSITION
DESCRIPTION
The Alameda County Public Defender has adopted a holistic model of representation. Our Immigration Unit is designed to connect a vulnerable population with critical resources while providing high quality and comprehensive legal services at the nexus of the criminal justice and the immigration systems.
By the assignment of the Public Defender, the Immigration Attorney will represent eligible clients of the Public Defender in removal proceedings before the local Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Circuit Court of Appeals and in other immigration matters in order to avoid deportation in the future.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Incumbents are expected to perform highly competent legal work, representing individuals with complex “crimmigration” issues in civil removal proceedings. The immigration attorney position furthers efforts towards the Office’s “holistic defense” model of public defense.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
(a) Defend individuals against removal from the United States, which includes representing detained and non-detained noncitizens in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This also includes challenges to immigration detention, legal and constitutional challenges to DHS and EOIR conduct before federal district courts, as well as post-conviction relief in state courts.
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(b) Represent noncitizens in applications for affirmative immigration relief in order to avoid likely or imminent deportation in the future.
(c) Advocate on behalf of noncitizen clients amongst actors in the Alameda County criminal legal system, including judges, prosecutors, probation officers, other service providers.
(d) Conduct intakes and initial investigation of clients needing immigration representation to determine whether clients are eligible for Public Defender immigration services and whether they are legally eligible for immigration relief.
(e) Provide legal consultations to public defenders practicing criminal defense regarding the immigration consequences of criminal convictions for individual noncitizen defendants accused of crimes in Alameda County on an as-needed basis.
(f) Provide screening and brief advice to individuals regarding post-conviction relief options for vacating, modifying, reducing, reclassifying prior convictions in order to mitigate or avoid immigration consequences.
(g) Represent noncitizens on post-conviction relief motions to vacate or modify previous convictions in order to mitigate or avoid immigration consequences.
(h) Stay abreast of rapidly changing crim/imm related case law coming out of the Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Board of Immigration Appeals, and other relevant authorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Current active membership and good standing with the California State Bar.
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• Relevant experience representing noncitizens in immigration matters and/or providing immigration advisals pursuant to Padilla v. Kentucky.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Spanish fluency;
• 3-5 years removal defense experience, including with clients who are detained by immigration authorities;
• Post-Conviction Relief litigation experience;
• Experience advising criminal defense attorneys as to immigration consequences of criminal convictions;
• Federal court practice experience;
• Demonstrated ability to use and prioritize a holistic, trauma-informed and client-centered approach to legal practice.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Legal research
• Analysis and problem solving
• Planning, organization, and time management
• Concentration for long periods at a time
• Knowledge of philosophy and practice of public defense in the United States
• Knowledge of laws, ethics, and policies governing the Public Defender’s Office
• Ability to present legal arguments effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to inspire confidence in clients and work effectively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies
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• Ability to handle legal correspondence and procedures with tact and accuracy
• Appropriate decision making
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Flexibility
• Performance in a stressful environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume (indicating language fluency), and at least 3 references to raha.jorjani@acgov.org

Legal Program Associate
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR GENDER & REFUGEE STUDIES
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) defends the human rights of refugees seeking asylum in the United States. With strategic focus and unparalleled legal expertise, CGRS champions the most challenging cases, fights for due process, and promotes policies that deliver safety and justice for refugees. We are the trusted partner and proven resource for legal services providers and human rights organizations and bring invaluable data and compelling personal stories to shape the public narrative. We use strategic litigation to advance sound asylum laws and protect due process rights. Through policy advocacy and education, we provide critical expertise to policymakers at all levels of government, leading the movement to honor our commitments to refugees and asylum seekers under U.S. and international law. Through technical assistance and training, we empower advocates to take on complex asylum cases, providing them with the tools they need to craft winning arguments and secure protections for their clients. CGRS is committed to building an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization that lives its values internally and externally.
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CGRS is seeking a highly motivated individual passionate about refugee rights and ready to participate in all CGRS core program areas of policy and advocacy, training and technical assistance, and impact litigation. The position is based in San Francisco, California and the work includes both national and California-focused matters. The position is a dynamic one that will reflect the vision and flexibility of the organization in the changing landscape of attacks on refugee rights.
The Legal Program Associate will work under the direct supervision of a member of the CGRS Leadership Team but will provide support in various capacities to all CGRS programs. This role will primarily support CGRS’ Policy & Advocacy and Training & Technical Assistance Programs, while performing occasional paralegal-type duties for the litigation team. Projects will include coordinating logistics for CGRS’ leadership role in groundbreaking medical-legal partnerships to promote better legal and health outcomes for asylum seekers. The Legal Program Associate will be responsible for the following:
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Assist the Policy & Advocacy Program in all aspects of their work, including organizingand participating in meetings with key stakeholders, providing research support,proofreading and formatting reports or other written materials.
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Support CGRS’ Communications and Advocacy Manager to generate content for thewebsite, social media, and other communications regarding policy and legaldevelopments, such as newsletters, press releases, and fundraising appeals.
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Liaise with web developers to make improvements to CGRS website.
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Provide research assistance and other support to CGRS’ Manager of Regional Initiatives,including coordinating convenings, outreach to international partners, and otherlogistics.
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Assist in the development of technical assistance and training materials, includingresearch, proofreading, and design of presentations, advisories, and other materialsunder the supervision of CGRS attorneys and in collaboration other legal programassociates and coordinating and otherwise supporting production of webinars and in-person training opportunities.
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Participate in public outreach, promoting trainings, webinars, and other events, andprovide support with all technology and other logistics involved in these presentations.
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Share in frontline technical assistance duties with fellow support staff including asylumcase data maintenance and analysis.
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Coordinate monthly convenings of medical-legal coalition known as ImmHELP, assistwith scheduling, note-taking, and tracking grant-funded deliverables. Create outreachmaterials, including the design, launch, and maintenance of the ImmHELP website.Engage in efforts to evaluate and measure impact of ImmHELP and other related CGRSprogram work.
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Provide support to CGRS attorneys litigating individual asylum cases as well as systemicchallenges brought in federal court.
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Liaise between legal program staff and development staff, including providinginformation to comply with grant reporting.
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Provide other general program support on an as-needed basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to write in a clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive manner.
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Strong proofreading skills.
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Enthusiasm to learn and grow in collaborative staff environment.
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Solid organizational and time-management skills.
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Proficiency with relevant software programs, e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Openness to learning how to support CGRS’ website and online databases.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.
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Attention to detail.
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High level of productivity.
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Demonstrated commitment to refugee, human rights, and social justice issues.
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Willingness to travel.
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Proficiency in Spanish required (fluency a plus).
SALARY
$60,000 – $65,000
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
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Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare, and dependent careexpenses

Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
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Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
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Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
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Fifteen paid holidays per year
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Generous vacation and sick leave

Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume at this link. CGRS will begin reviewing applications on November 22, 2022. Failure to provide the information as required on the application and/or instructions to apply shall immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration. Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. WHAT TO EXPECT Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply. UC Hastings College of the Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
positionisopenuntilfilled.
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