firrp
Staff Attorney (Phoenix & Tucson)
Phoenix, Arizona · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$260k-$269kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Through our programs today, we provide services to thousands of adults, youth, and children detained in Eloy, Florence, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona on any given day.
- In 2001, the Florence Project implemented our Integrated Social Services Program, one of the first of its kind in this field.
- The position involves substantial work on individual intakes, group and individual court counseling and prep sessions, and other direct services to immigrants facing removal proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Refer cases to social services for support and follow up work.
- Maintain complete and accurate case notes and client records.
- Maintain case notes, data, and time keeping in a timely manner and keep electronic and physical files organized.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with local and national community partners, including but not limited to private immigration attorneys, public officials, law enforcement officials, and other nonprofits that provide services to the immigrant population.
- We strive to create and uphold a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment for all staff.
Requirements
- Compl ies with the required ethical standards, preserve client confidentiality, and avoid conflict of interest.
- Conduct case audits for presentation and review as required
Nice to have
- Two years of prior experience practicing before the Immigration Courts or USCIS is strongly preferred.
- Experience with databases and data tracking (i.e., Legal Server) is a plus.
Compensation
- Salary is competitive for our field and geographical area.
- Salaries will be calculated based on relevant experience and our established comprehensive wage scale:$70,907.20 - $ 93,107.71 Annually DOE.
Benefits
- We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Medical plans including health, dental, vision coverage, subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for group benefits such as voluntary life insurance, subject to applicable waiting periods
- Retirement plan, subject to plan terms
- Paid Time Off earned on a biweekly accrual basis- Twenty-five (25) Days of Vacation Time, annually
- Five (5) Days of Medical/Sick Time, annually
- Short Term Disability
- Bereavement leave.
- Eligible for Parental Leave which includes Twelve (13) paid weeks
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work.
- Track hours, data, and mileage for reimbursement as appropr iate.
Company info
- The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona.
- The Florence Project provides high quality legal and social services and supports initiatives for national changes in immigration law and policy.
- At FIRRP, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the requirements of a job.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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