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CAIR San Francisco Bay Area

<div><p>CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a seasoned and mission-driven Senior Immigrants' Rights Attorney &ndash; Removal Defense &amp; Detained Cases. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives on complex casework and client advocacy, with a focus on serving immigrants in detention and those facing deportation.</p><p>
The Senior Attorney will carry a significant caseload centered on detained removal defense, including bond hearings, detained dockets, and related forms of relief. The attorney will also support CAIR-SFBA's rapid response and community defense efforts, ensuring due process for immigrants facing deportation and detention in the Bay Area. This is a senior level role, designed for someone who brings extensive experience in removal defense and is ready to provide high-quality representation while advancing CAIR-SFBA's mission of protecting civil rights and empowering immigrant communities.</p><p><b>
Title:</b> Senior Immigrants' Rights Attorney</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office. CAIR staff are currently working a hybrid schedule, with three days in-person and two days remote</p><p><b>
Schedule Type:</b> Full-time (Exempt). Occasional evenings and weekends required</p><p><b>
Reporting Relationships:</b> Reports to the Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney</p><p><b>
Work Authorization:</b> Must be authorized to work in the United States. Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area is required (vehicle and driver's license necessary)</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Direct Legal Services</b></h4><ul><li>
Carry a significant caseload with emphasis on detained and non-detained removal defense cases and provide high quality, client-centered representation to individuals facing removal proceedings</li><li>
Represent clients before EOIR, BIA, USCIS, ICE, and CBP in asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation, bond, and other immigration matters</li><li>
Conduct detailed client intakes, legal screenings, and case assessments</li><li>
Provide individualized client counseling on immigration options and risks</li><li>
Prepare and file applications, motions, and appeals for detained and non-detained cases</li><li>
Prepare and litigate bond motions to secure release for detained clients</li><li>
Conduct routine visits to detention centers, ensuring access to clients and monitoring conditions affecting representation</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Impact &amp; Strategic Litigation</b></h4><ul><li>
Take initiative in spotting and advancing impact or strategic litigation opportunities related to removal defense and detention cases, coordinating with colleagues at CAIR-SFBA and across CAIR-CA to align with broader organizational goals</li><li>
Support the development of creative legal arguments that advance immigrants' rights and address systemic challenges</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Community Engagement</b></h4><ul><li>
Participate in Know Your Rights presentations, pro se support, and immigration legal clinics, with emphasis on detention-related issues</li><li>
Collaborate with local coalitions, visitation programs, and immigrant justice networks to expand support for detained immigrants</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Legal Research &amp; Writing</b></h4><ul><li>
Conduct case-specific research on statutes, regulations, and case law</li><li>
Draft motions, appeals, briefs, and other filings with strong attention to detail and client-centered advocacy</li><li>
Provide technical expertise to colleagues on detained removal defense when requested</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Grant Compliance &amp; Support</b></h4><ul><li>
Ensure timely and accurate case documentation for grant deliverables</li><li>
Contribute case narratives and data for grant reporting and fundraising purposes</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
General Organizational Support</b></h4><ul><li>
Provide limited supervision and mentorship to legal staff, such as other attorneys, caseworkers, law clerks, or interns, as assigned</li><li>
Partner with Communications staff to highlight the impact of detained removal defense</li><li>
Support organizational events and fundraising initiatives as needed</li></ul><p><i>
All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.</i></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; California strongly preferred</li><li>
Minimum three years of immigration law experience with at least two years focused on removal defense, including detained cases and bond hearings</li><li>
Demonstrated success handling detained dockets and related relief</li><li>
Strong client counseling, case preparation, and oral advocacy skills before EOIR and USCIS</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently manage a complex caseload</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to defending low-income immigrants and other vulnerable populations</li><li>
Flexibility to travel to detention centers, courts, and community sites, including occasional early mornings or evenings</li><li>
Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel to detention centers and courts across the Bay Area</li><li>
Deep commitment to CAIR-SFBA's mission of defending civil rights and empowering immigrant communities</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></h3><ul><li>
Experience providing mentorship, training, or supervision to legal staff (attorneys, caseworkers, or interns)</li><li>
Experience with federal appeals or habeas petitions</li><li>
Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or faith-based organizations</li><li>
Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation:</b></h3><ul><li>
Compensation in the range of $93,000-112,000 annually, commensurate with experience</li><li>
Fully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents</li><li>
3% retirement matching contribution</li><li>
12 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation days</li></ul><p><b>
To Apply: </b>Please submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest and relevant experience, especially with detained removal defense; (2) your resume; (3) a short legal writing sample; and (4) the names and contact information of three references.</p><p><i>
CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.</i></p></div><p></p>

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