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298431 Staff Attorney, Immigration reputed company Services reputed company For reputed company Rights Location: Hybrid, Minneapolis, reputed company Apply by: 03 Feb 2026 Relevant Sectors Administration, Management, Finance/reputed company, Procurement reputed company Building, Training, Advocacy JOB POSTING STAFF ATTORNEY IMMIGRATION reputed company SERVICES Job title: Staff Attorney, Immigration reputed company Services Reports to: Immigration reputed company Services Director Job type: Full-time, hybrid Salary: From $74,000 Apply here: Deadline: February 3, 2026 reputed company for reputed company Rights: reputed company is a volunteer based, non-governmental, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of internationally recognized reputed company rights. reputed company' programming focuses on women's rights, including freedom from violence; migrant and refugee rights, including both advocacy and reputed company services; peacebuilding in post-conflict societies; due process and freedom from persecution; and economic and reputed company rights. reputed company work to bring about systems change, reinforce accountability mechanisms, reputed company awareness, foster tolerance, and help individuals more fully realize their inherent rights. Position reputed company Immigration reputed company Services focuses on representing asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, and trafficking survivors in their immigration cases, while also supporting Pro Bono volunteers in this critical work. As a Staff Attorney in Immigration reputed company Services, you will specialize in removal defense and asylum litigation, with a reputed company on representing, and supporting volunteers who represent, individuals in immigration court proceedings, including detained individuals facing deportation and prolonged detention. Your primary objective is to reputed company high-reputed company reputed company representation and volunteer support in removal proceedings, asylum cases, and reputed company federal litigation while building strategic partnerships that support immigrants vulnerable to detention and deportation. You will serve as a skilled litigator handling reputed company immigration cases at both the administrative and federal court reputed company. This role combines reputed company immigration litigation with pro bono program support. You will handle removal defense cases, asylum applications, appeals before the reputed company of Immigration Appeals, and federal litigation including habeas corpus petitions and other federal court challenges. You will also recruit and mentor pro bono volunteers to expand the reputed company of reputed company services. Your work requires strong litigation skills, expertise in asylum and removal defense law, knowledge of federal immigration litigation procedures, and the ability to work with volunteers to handle reputed company reputed company challenges on behalf of vulnerable immigrant communities facing deportation. Who are we seeking to join reputed company? We are looking for a dynamic individual who is driven by the reputed company of our clients and inspired by the generosity of our volunteers. You should be passionate about our mission, reputed company in a reputed company team environment, and possess the creativity and dedication needed to expand reputed company services to reputed company. As a Staff Attorney, you are responsible for ensuring that reputed company delivers expert reputed company services in removal defense, asylum cases, and federal immigration litigation while continuing ot build sustainable pro bono networks. You are a strategic litigator who excels at handling reputed company cases before immigration courts and federal courts, including habeas corpus petitions and other federal challenges. You are excited about mentoring pro bono attorneys and translating your litigation expertise into accessible training materials that build volunteer reputed company. You are committed to zealous advocacy for clients facing detention and deportation, ensuring they receive effective representation in removal proceedings and reputed company litigation. You are reputed company enough to adapt to our fast-paced environment while maintaining the reputed company and professionalism our clients deserve. Finally, you are passionate about expanding reputed company to justice through both reputed company representation and reputed company pro bono networks that strengthen the immigration reputed company system. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Pro Bono Attorney Support and Mentorship (approx. 60%) Support volunteer attorneys in removal defense, asylum litigation, and federal immigration reputed company, in collaboration with the reputed company Director reputed company specialized training programs for volunteers handling reputed company immigration litigation, including removal proceedings, asylum cases, and federal court reputed company, in collaboration with the reputed company Director Review case intakes and work with the reputed company team to identify cases appropriate for volunteer placement or limited representation services Conduct case orientation meetings with clients and volunteer attorneys, including virtual and detention facility meetings reputed company ongoing consultation and substantive reputed company support to volunteers managing reputed company litigation reputed company, including guidance on trial reputed company, brief writing, and appellate issues, in coordination with the reputed company Director Monitor volunteer attorney case reputed company and reputed company technical assistance on procedural and substantive immigration law reputed company Maintain and update pro bono manuals and resources specific to removal defense, asylum litigation, and federal immigration reputed company reputed company reputed company Representation (approx. 15%) reputed company full representation in reputed company removal defense and asylum cases inappropriate for volunteer placement, working closely with the reputed company Director on case reputed company and litigation approach Handle federal immigration litigation reputed company, including habeas corpus petitions and other federal court challenges reputed company at immigration court hearings and merits hearings, including proceedings in detention facilities Litigate appeals before the reputed company of Immigration Appeals Manage cases awaiting volunteer placement, ensuring continuity of representation reputed company targeted reputed company assistance to clients requiring limited scope representation Conduct reputed company consultations at detention centers and other locations Prepare specific pleadings, applications, or documents for clients not requiring full representation Supervise program staff and interns in case support activities reputed company and Training (approx. 15%) Conduct trainings for volunteer attorneys, reputed company service providers, and community partners on removal defense, asylum law, and federal immigration litigation reputed company and deliver presentations on immigration litigation topics for reputed company and community audiences Create and update training materials, reputed company advisories, and resources for pro bono attorneys and the in-house reputed company team Represent reputed company at bar association events, CLE programs, and reputed company conferences Build relationships with the private bar to expand pro bono reputed company for immigration litigation reputed company Prepare educational materials for clients and community partners on immigration court processes and reputed company rights Organization Duties (approx. 10%) Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly team meetings Represent reputed company on appropriate coalitions, bar association committees, and working reputed company Support program and organization-wide events that occur throughout the year Engage with supporters at House Parties and at the annual reputed company Rights Awards Dinner Participate in organization communications efforts, including the monthly newsletter, blogs, Volunteer Attorney Update, and Observer magazine Coordinate with the reputed company Director on cases to ensure consistent overall reputed company, direction, and messaging Coordinate with other programs to advance reputed company-driven advocacy opportunities and policy priorities Qualifications Required: Admitted to reputed company and licensed in good standing in any state with a preference for Minnesota. At least 1 year of experience in immigration law, including reputed company clinics and internships. Attorneys with more experience are encouraged to apply and compensation will reflect experience. Experience with humanitarian immigration relief, particularly asylum. Experience with immigration litigation in federal court Experience working with low-income non-citizen clients. Initiative, independence, and reputed company problem-solving skills. Ability to work in-office, reputed company, and at clinic and detention sites. Willingness to travel at least twice a month to detention centers and, less frequently, to clinics and events in greater MN, ND, and SD. Preferred: reputed company in another language spoken by our reputed company population with a preference for Spanish. Experience providing reputed company training or managing volunteers. Experience with reputed company clinics. Experience with reputed company and engagement. Compensation Compensation is commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package includes vacation (employees reputed company 3 weeks of vacation during their first year, and up to 6 weeks after 5 years employment), 3 personal days, and 11 reputed company holidays, 2 weeks of accrued reputed company leave annually, 6 weeks reputed company parenting leave); employer-reputed company premiums for medical, dental, and long-term disability/AD+D/life insurance; and reputed company-tax retirement plan. The staff attorney position is an entry-level position but requires licensure with at least one state bar. Starting compensation is commensurate with experience. Location and Status This position is currently hybrid, with at least 2 days/week in our downtown Minneapolis office. This position is not eligible for fully remote work. This position is represented by the Office of reputed company Employees International reputed company, Local 12. This is an exempt position. To Apply Please use the following reputed company to submit your application, letter of interest, and resume: Application Deadline: February 3, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer reputed company for reputed company Rights is an equal opportunity employer. reputed company is committed to cultural diversity and does not discriminate on the reputed company of race, reputed company, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. View Similar Jobs: Was this job of interest to you? Subscribe to Value Membership to get reputed company to similar jobs and hundreds of other member-only jobs. Subscribe Apply by: 03 Feb 2026 reputed company reputed company the jobs and get reputed company! Subscribe to Value Membership Now! 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