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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
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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
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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

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)

Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance

Fifteen paid holidays per year

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.
The
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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Federal Litigation Staff Attorney
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 with significant federal litigation experience and a strong commitment to working with directly impacted individuals and using litigation, in combination with other advocacy strategies, to promote the rights of asylum seekers. 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. This position may be remote within the contiguous United States.
The Federal Litigation Staff Attorney reports directly to the CGRS Director of Litigation. This role will focus primarily on systemic litigation and direct representation but may be involved in other CGRS core program areas as they relate to ongoing litigation efforts. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Litigation and other Staff Attorneys, the Federal Litigation Staff Attorney will be responsible for the following:
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Collaborate in developing and leading innovative federal litigation and advocacy toprotect and expand the rights of asylum seekers. This includes conducting factualinvestigations; performing legal research; drafting motions, briefs, and other courtfilings; conducting discovery; and appearing in court.
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Develop and maintain relationships with the private immigration bar, pro bonocounsel, non-profit immigration practitioners and other stakeholders supportingasylum seekers (e.g., public interest organizations and community groups).
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Represent CGRS in various fora, including local, national, and internationalcoalitions, working groups, and the press.
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Maintain open communication and collaboration with directly impacted individualsand community-based organizations.
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Collaborate with the Director of Litigation, other Staff Attorneys, the Policy &Advocacy Director, and other staff to identify and support the advancement of CGRSpolicy priorities.
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Collaborate with the Director of Litigation and the Communications & AdvocacyManager to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns; serveas spokesperson upon request.
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Collaborate with the Director of Litigation and the Director of Technical Assistanceand Training to conduct trainings, webinars, and other presentations for attorneysand other advocates and produce practice advisories and other training materialsrelated to pending litigation.
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Participate in other litigation-related projects and duties on an as-needed basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
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J.D. degree and admission to practice law in California or Washington, DC, as well asstate of residence if working remotely.
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At least five (5) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience,including demonstrated knowledge of procedural and substantive law relating tothe litigation of constitutional and statutory claims.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Excellent legal research, analysis, fact investigation, drafting, and editing skills.
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Experience in asylum and/or removal defense preferred.
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Initiative, vision, and a proven commitment to CGRS’s mission and goals.
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Experience mentoring junior attorneys, pro bono attorneys, law clerks and/orsupport staff and interns.
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Excellent oral communication skills.
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Solid organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to juggle competing priorities and adjust as needed.
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Proficiency with relevant software programs, e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.
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High level of productivity.
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Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
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Willingness to travel.
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Demonstrated commitment to refugee, human rights, and social justice issues.
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Commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive, anti-racist workingenvironment.
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Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole a plus.
SALARY
$80,000 – $110,000
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
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Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare, and dependentcare expenses

Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)

Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance

Fifteen paid holidays per year

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. 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 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.

Individual Giving Coordinator
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
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Individual Giving Coordinator is responsible for supporting CGRS’s individual donor program and working collaboratively with the development and communications teams to create and implement strategies that result in greater individual giving across all gift levels. The Individual Giving Coordinator is critical to how CGRS builds and manages relationships with a wide range of individuals, including major donors, prospects and colleagues.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
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Support the Deputy Director to establish goals, develop activities, and create programming to maintain and grow CGRS’s individual giving program, including major gifts.
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Manage data-driven strategies for annual giving, major giving, monthly giving, and planned giving.
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Organize and execute “moves management” plans to manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective donors, with an emphasis on upgrading donors and securing multi-year commitments.
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Collaborate with CGRS communications team on a messaging and communications strategy for building a sustained base of annual individual donors.
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Manage a solicitation calendar and direct strategic participation of key staff and board members in individual donor development activities.
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Coordinate the law firm giving campaign.
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Ensure timely and accurate gift entry and acknowledgement process, including documentation and follow up of verbal and written pledges.
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Create metrics and a reporting system to track development team progress.
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Work effectively with the development team to foster a culture of philanthropy organization-wide.
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Ensure systems and infrastructure readiness including the use, upgrade, and maintenance of existing development databases.
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Understand CGRS’s mission, goals, and programming in order to effectively identify, research, monitor, and engage prospective donors.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
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Two (2) years of development/fundraising experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Creative and independent strategic thinking with ability to proactively develop new ideas, cultivate buy-in with other staff members, and manage implementation and assessment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships with internal and external constituencies, including colleagues and current and prospective donors.
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Solid written and oral communication skills to express CGRS’s mission and goals with clarity and persuasion.
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Experience with computer programs that support the development team, including Microsoft Office and donor database systems.
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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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Enthusiasm for the role development plays in the critical work of social justice and supporting CGRS’ entire team to execute our mission.
SALARY
$65,000 -$70,000
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses

Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)

Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
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For Your Work/Life Balance

Fifteen paid holidays per year

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. 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 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.
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Technical Assistance and Training Staff Attorney
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 attorney professional development as a Staff Attorney for Training & Technical Assistance. The position is based in 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. This position may be remote, but the attorney must reside in California.
The Staff Attorney for Training & Technical Assistance reports directly to the CGRS Director of Training & Technical Assistance. This role will be focused primarily in CGRS’s Training & Technical Assistance program but may be involved with other core program areas as it relates to training, resource development, or mentorship in the representation of asylum seekers.
Working in close collaboration with the Director of Training & Technical Assistance, the Staff Attorney for Training & Technical Assistance will be responsible for the following:
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Design trainings and develop resources for dissemination through CGRS’s technical assistance program.
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Conduct in-person trainings, webinars, and other presentations for attorneys and other advocates.
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Research and write on key legal issues, including practice advisories and training materials.
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Respond to attorney requests for technical assistance at all levels of adjudication, including consulting on legal strategy, reviewing, and providing feedback on legal documents, and performing legal research.
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Regularly coordinate with the Director of Training & Technical Assistance and Managing Attorney regarding overarching program priorities and funding deliverables.
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Develop and maintain relationships with the private immigration bar, pro bono counsel, non-profit immigration practitioners and other stakeholders supporting asylum seekers (e.g., public interest organizations and community groups).
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Represent CGRS in local, national, international coalitions and working groups.
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Participate in other projects and duties across CGRS’ core program areas on an as-needed basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
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JD degree and admission to practice law in California
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Five (5) years of progressively responsible affirmative and removal defense experience in asylum and immigration cases, including representation before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration Court, and Board of Immigration Appeals.
*Willing to consider exceptional candidates with less experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Background in the public interest sector and experience with national and local immigrant rights and other coalition partners preferred.
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Experience mentoring and supervising junior attorneys, pro bono attorneys, law clerks, and/or support staff and interns.
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Enthusiasm for attorney professional development and adult learning.
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Experience training, teaching, or presenting on substantive immigration law and practical skills preferred.
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Solid organizational and time-management skills
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Excellent legal strategy, analysis, drafting, and editing skills.
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Excellent oral communication skills, including in both legal advocacy and broader public communication.

Proficiency with relevant software programs, e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.

High level of productivity.

Willingness to travel throughout California and nationally.

Demonstrated commitment to refugee, human rights, and social justice issues.

Fluency in Spanish a plus.
SALARY
$80,000 -$110,000
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare, and dependent care expenses

Employee Assistance Program
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For Your Financial Future

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)

Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance

Fifteen paid holidays per year

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 preemployment 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 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.
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A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY LAW CENTER
474 Valencia Street, Suite 295, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 575-3500 Fax: (415) 255-7593 Web: www.lrcl.org
Workers’ Rights Program Staff Attorney
Position: Workers’ Rights Staff Attorney
Reports to: Workers’ Rights Legal Director
Bargaining Unit: Yes
FLSA: Exempt
Type: Full Time
Job Description
The primary objective of the Workers’ Rights Program Staff Attorney is to collaborate with the day-to-day operations of the legal services for the agency’s Workers Rights Program (WRP or the Program) as well as with the outreach and education activities of the Program.
The Workers’ Rights Program Staff Attorney will collaborate with the Program to assure that low-wage and immigrant workers in San Francisco are respected and treated fairly in the workplace. The position will assist with reporting requirements as well as take part in fundraising of the agency, especially with respect to the WRP.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The WRP at La Raza Centro Legal provides comprehensive legal services to low-wage and immigrant workers in San Francisco facing wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and other violations of workplace rights.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Legal Services
• Provide direct legal services to low-wage and immigrant workers through a mix of individual consultations, advice, and legal representation in wage-and-hour, retaliation, discrimination, and other claims.
• Represent workers in administrative proceedings, and state and federal court, as well as direct settlements negotiations or mediations with employers.
• Manage an individual caseload and maintain regular office hours.
• Collaborate, develop, and strengthen relationships with other legal aids, worker centers, and community partners to provide legal education, outreach, and direct legal services.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director to administer and manage grants, projects, and programs within the practice.
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Outreach and Education
• Prepare and conduct “Know Your Rights” trainings and presentations required by the Programs’ grants.
• Conduct general community presentations around workers’ rights when appropriate.
• Facilitate the growth of workers’ rights outreach.
• Assist in determining appropriate case stories to be used for reports, advocacy materials, and public education.
Facilitates the implementation of program systems
• Collaborate with the Legal Director and the Program’s Legal Assistant to collect, monitor, track, analyze, and report data and case deliverables for grants, projects, and programs within the practice.
• Aid with the operation of case management systems.
• Collaborate with the operation of the Program donation system.
• Update existing intake forms, as necessary.
• Assist with the availability of needed library, software, or other training materials.
Coalition Work
• Meet regularly with other legal aid agencies, worker centers, and other community partners, which includes attending meetings with the Workers’ Rights Community Collaborative (WRCC), and the Coalition of Low-wage and Immigrant Worker Advocates (CLIWA), among others, as needed.
• Collaborate with other agencies in developing approaches to media, potential funders, and the community regarding important employment issues.
• Work in partnership with other employment law agencies to develop resources and outreach materials, and work to continually improve community advocacy for workers’ rights.
• Engage in policy advocacy with legal aid agencies, worker centers, and other community partners.
Facilitate the media visibility of the Program’s work
• Serve as point person for calls and visits to the agency regarding workers’ rights issues.
• Establish media contacts with local media, and others, as necessary.
Assist with agency reporting, budgeting, and fundraising for the Program.
• Support the program’s reporting, budgeting, and fundraising efforts, which includes the timely preparation and submission of grant applications and grant reports.
• Assist Legal Director, Executive Director, and any Development Director to identify fundraising opportunities.
• Attend meetings with funders and grantors who show interest in funding the Program and agency work.
• Ensure that Program follows through with commitments made to grantors and funders.
Facilitate mentorship, skills-building, training, organizing opportunities and morale-building opportunities for program staff members
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• Train, mentor, supervise, and support ongoing development of a diverse staff of advocates, fellows, clerks, and interns.
Agency-wide Responsibilities
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Attend agency-wide staff retreat.
• Attend one board meeting.
• Participate in committees as needed.
• Represent the agency to the community at community meetings, public events, and other forums.
• Assist with agency fundraising efforts as needed
Qualifications
The applicant must share La Raza Centro Legal’s mission to ensure that race, poverty, immigration status, abilities, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity will not be an impediment to justice, due process, and just legal representation.
License:
• Active member of the California State Bar (Required).
Language:
• Spanish fluency, bilingual and biliterate (Required), and English.
Training:
• Workers’ Rights, 0+ years (Will Provide Training).
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity working with clients in crisis.
• Ability to work cooperatively on projects with lawyers, other staff members, and diverse community organizations.
• Knowledge and adherence to community and movement lawyering principles.
• Commitment to civil liberties, workers’ rights, and public interest law.
Salary & Benefits – detailed list:
• Competitive Salary: $80,000 – $82,500 range, DOE plus benefits & premiums.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 15+ holidays in addition to vacation accrual
• Life Insurance
Schedule:
• Workdays are Monday to Friday, hybrid workweeks in regular office hours (between 9AM and 6PM, for example from 9AM to 5PM or from 10AM to 6PM):
• 3 days per week – in our San Francisco Mission District office; and
• 2 days per week – Remote work (Subject to change)
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About the Organization
La Raza Centro Legal, San Francisco is a non-profit community legal aid office that provides legal representation and counsel to low-income community members and immigrants in San Francisco and San Mateo County. We assist those in need with free legal services in Immigration law, Elder and Disability law including general civil rights matters, and Workers’ Rights.
La Raza Centro Legal SF was founded in 1973, and since that time has partnered with the community so that justice may prevail. Each year, La Raza Centro Legal SF serves over 4,000 individuals and is one of the leading civil rights legal aid organizations in the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, professional and inclusive culture. We provide high quality legal services to the community we serve, and our staff is offered opportunities for professional development. Our office culture supports work-life balance, and our attorneys and legal support staff are proud to be members of SEIU Local 1021.
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco Equity and Inclusion Statement
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco actively promotes and recognizes principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, ancestry, and all other identities represented among our diverse employees.
By appreciating the importance of inclusion, we acknowledge that the collective and individual talents, skills, and perspectives of our staff foster a culture of belonging, safety, collaborative practice, innovation, and mutual respect. La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco is committed to the transformation of attitudes and systems that deprive any person or group of these principals.
How to Apply: E-mail resume, 2 references & a cover letter to amanda@lrcl.org and alejandra@lrcl.org.
La Raza Centro Legal is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Staff Attorney
About the Organization
La Raza Centro Legal, San Francisco is a non-profit community legal aid that provides free legal representation to immigrants and low-income community members in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. We represent clients in three legal departments: Immigration law, Elder and Disability Law/Civil Litigation, and Workers’ Rights.
La Raza Centro Legal SF was founded in 1973, and since that time has partnered with the community so that justice may prevail. Our mission is to be the most trusted provider in legal services. A San Francisco Legacy Business and award-winning neighborhood law office, each year, La Raza Centro Legal SF serves over 4,000 individuals, and is one of the leading civil rights legal aid organizations in the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, professional and inclusive culture. Our office values maintaining a sustainable work-week schedule, and our attorneys and legal support staff are proud to be members of SEIU Local 1021.
Position Summary
The Staff Attorney will represent clients in a variety of general civil litigation matters. The role will include being counsel of record in a variety of affirmative immigration cases before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Staff Attorney will draft power of attorney documents, wills, trusts and testamentary documents. This position also entails representing clients in Social Security Administration benefits appeals and disability claims appeals. This is a full-time, exempt position, which will report to the Legal Director of the Elder & Disability Law/Civil Litigation Department.
Full Job Description – Essential Functions
• Provide eligibility assessment, full representation, and/or legal advice to low-income clients
• Represent clients before California Superior Court in civil litigation matters, including consumer debt cases
• Represent clients before USCIS in San Francisco
• File USCIS applications, including applications for Lawful Permanent Residency
• Represent clients before Administrative Law Judges at the Social Security Administration
• Utilize case management software (eCerenade/eImmigration), and SF City and County reporting platforms; execute legal retainers with clients, and file applications in a timely manner.
• Compile client data for reporting requirements.
• Research and draft legal briefs; represent clients in a variety of forums
• Participate in regular peer review meetings and attend legal trainings and CLEs.
…A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY LAW CENTER
474 Valencia Street, Suite 295, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 575-3500 Fax: (415) 255-7593 Web: www.lrcl.org
• Participate in other team and agency meetings, and other legal work as assigned.
Agency Wide Responsibilities:
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Attend agency-wide staff retreat and one Board meeting per year.
• Represent the agency to the community at community meetings, and public events
• Assist with agency fundraising efforts as needed
Qualifications- Skills, Education
• Bilingual – English and Spanish fluency (required)
• Current California Bar Membership in good standing.
• J.D. or LL.M
• Excellent Outlook and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and interviewing skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, vulnerable clients.
• Experience working with eCerenade/eImmigration or other legal case management software.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Experience working with vulnerable groups such as elders or individuals with differing abilities
• Strong commitment to social justice
• Must be a collaborator, initiative-taker, and have positive attitude.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with years of experience and degrees: ($80,000-$82,500 DOE)
This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. We offer a competitive salary with a benefits package that includes several weeks paid vacation a year, 12 days of sick leave a year and 100% paid employee medical & dental insurance as well as long term disability and AD&D, and life insurance. This position is a non-management position, and is an SEIU Local 1021 position. In addition, there are fifteen paid holidays annually, an annual wage reopener with salary increases the past three consecutive fiscal years, and a generous SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco Equity and Inclusion Statement
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco actively promotes and recognizes principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, ancestry, and all other identities represented among our diverse employees.
By appreciating the importance of inclusion, we acknowledge that the collective and individual talents, skills, and perspectives of our staff foster a culture of belonging, safety, collaborative practice, innovation, and mutual respect. La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco is committed to the transformation of attitudes and systems that deprive any person or group of these principles.
Application Process
Please email your cover letter, resume and references to cecilia@lrcl.org and amanda@lrcl.org. In your email, please indicate “Staff Attorney” in the subject line of your email.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Hybrid):
• 2 days per week – Temporarily due to COVID-19: Remote work
• 3 days per week – in our San Francisco Mission District Office
La Raza Centro Legal is an Equal Opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.