A nonprofit providing legal services to immigrants seeks a Senior Attorney for the Toledo office. This role is in office the first 90 days and then hybrid 2 days in office/week.   This role requires (a) an active license to practice in OH or the ability to waive in; (b) 5+ years of advocacy experience (litigation, policy advocacy or major projects), including 2+ years of immigration law experience. Spanish fluency is preferred but not required. Salary of $81,000 - 108,202 DOE + excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO, etc. (ie better than private sector benefits). 

salary: $81,000 - $108,202 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal assistance to eligible clients in affirmative immigration applications before USCIS, removal defense representation for detained and non-detained clients before EOIR, and other representation before federal courts as needed.
• Work with the managing attorney and other staff to develop goals and priorities for immigration work in northern Ohio.
• Lead, develop, and implement at least one major immigration advocacy project, including supervising and mentoring attorneys and legal staff involved in those projects.
• Supervise staff and direct advice and counsel or legal assistance clinics and client education sessions in northern Ohio.
• Strengthen relationships with existing community partners; participate in existing coalitions; supervise junior staff?s relationship building with community partners.
• Ensure all legal work meets high-quality standards and achieves measurable outcomes.
• Author publications, present at state/regional/national trainings, and engage in advocacy coalitions.
• Employ community lawyering to empower client communities and identify systemic issues.
• Effectively use technology to manage cases, track outcomes, and report data.
• Travel locally as needed for casework and community engagement. 

SkillsAdvocacyImmigration Law
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced