Immigration Civil Legal Advocate

To be eligible, applicants must have: Fluency or high-level proficiency in Spanish, validated objectively 1–3 years of experience providing direct legal or advocacy support in immigration or related public interest settings DOJ partial accreditation or eligibility and willingness to pursue accreditation Applicants must demonstrate: Commitment to defending people with limited financial resources placed in removal proceedings or facing immigration consequences based on contact with the family regulation and/or criminal legal system Experience working in and with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically marginalized communities targeted by systemic injustice Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities and experiences Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and non-lawyers Commitment to fierce advocacy, and willingness to strategically challenge authority in defense of clients Strong verbal and written advocacy skills Strong analytical skills and capacity to employ non-legal resources Ability to multitask, maintain order and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment Meticulous attention to detail Ability to think critically and creatively, finding innovative solutions to unique obstacles Ability to receive constructive feedback, demonstrate introspection and shift behavior accordingly Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree A valid driver’s license for travel to immigration detention centers; a car is provided Experience engaging with federal immigration agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or the Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of clients Experience preparing and assisting with immigration applications — including naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, humanitarian visas, employment authorization, and fee waivers Experience with direct services in immigration work is strongly preferred, but not required Familiarity with case management systems and immigration legal workflows