Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school,
- Current bar membership in good standing within the United States,
- Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required if specified to meet Grant Requirements,
- Minimum 2 years' experience practicing immigration law or unit equivalent work. Law school experience will be considered,
- Minimum 1 year experience supervising a team of attorney and/or legal assistants i.e. multiple legal staff members or varying job titles,
- Grant requirements may include bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency, and
- Able to pass a Federal Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process; and
- Experience in immigration and/or criminal law preferred.
Attributes
- Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES' mission, vision, and values - Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being proactive;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as and community members; and
- Commitment to social justice evidenced by job and/or volunteer/intern experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
Hybrid Work Plan
PLEASE NOTE: Employees are expected to live within the assigned geographic location in order to commute to and from the office or assigned on-site location(s) as business or client needs require.
- Currently, all interviews are virtual.
- All positions will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location.
- Applicants must reside in the state of Texas.
- Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate.
RAICES is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and strongly encourages people of color, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+), and individuals who have been impacted by the criminal system or the immigration system to apply; and, RAICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
