Staff Attorney
New York, DC, Remote
US Legal /
Full-Time /
Remote
Opportunity
The US Legal Services - Staff Attorney role is focused on direct representation of refugees and other displaced people seeking safety in the United States. The attorney is also responsible for mentoring pro bono attorneys and law students in representing refugees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants, and other individuals seeking safety and stability in the US.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and counsel and direct representation to a diverse caseload of clients, including refugees seeking resettlement or parole, U.S. wartime allies seeking Special Immigrant Status, family members of refugees seeking family reunification in the U.S., and individuals seeking to enter the United States at the Southwestern border.
- Assist IRAP’s U.S. Legal Department with managing and mentoring IRAP law school chapters and law firm attorneys, including monitoring case progress, providing expert legal advice, reviewing legal submissions, and conducting trainings, to ensure high-quality representation by our pro bono teams.
- Collaborate with the IRAP Litigation Department on any current and future high impact litigation efforts.
- Collaborate with the IRAP Policy Department to reform and improve government systems and policies.
- Assist with the management of legal interns, intake volunteers, and fellows.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction in the United States.
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
- Must be highly organized and motivated, able to multi-task, manage a high-volume workload, and have excellent time management skills.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for experience working in diverse and international work environments.
- Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations.
- Excellent oral and written English skills. Excellent skills in a second language, particularly Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Haitian Creole, or Spanish, is a plus but not required.
Location: The candidate may work from any location in the United States providing that the working hours will be Eastern Time working hours. The candidate may work from IRAP’s offices in New York or Washington, D.C. if desired.
Compensation
The annual full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $63,140 - $100,586 commensurate with experience and office location. This position may be subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits
IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees. IRAP’s U.S. benefits include:
Fully paid family health insurance
Retirement options
Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days & 19 org-wide holidays)
Comprehensive leave time for sickness
Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave)
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
Generous opportunities for professional development
To Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by May 9 for full consideration
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. A successful cover letter will include:
Your interest in working at IRAP specifically;
Specific references to the job description and why you will excel in this job;
Any languages you speak (if not clear from your resume);
Any US jurisdictions where you are licensed to practice law (if not clear from your resume).
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
