Habeas Mentoring Attorney, Part-time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist the IJC team and our pro bono attorney volunteers in our habeas initiatives.

• Collect information and resources pertaining to habeas across various jurisdictions in the United States.

• Aid in mentoring attorney volunteers on habeas-related cases.

• Conduct research and compile information and resources about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States.

• Develop and revise manuals, practice advisories, examples, and other materials to aid attorney volunteers engaged in habeas cases.

• Ensure that habeas-related materials are consistently updated as required.

• Provide support to volunteers by responding to inquiries and offering guidance on habeas matters.

• Engage in training webinars on habeas as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• Active membership and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

• Membership in at least one federal district court bar.

• Preferred admission to and experience with at least one Texas district court.

• Required experience with immigration habeas.

• Strong commitment to the mission of the Immigration Justice Campaign and the American Immigration Council.

• Proficient research abilities.

• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities.

• Skill in guiding and mentoring fellow attorneys.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and multiple assignments through effective time management.

• Flexibility to adjust to evolving priorities, strategies, and circumstances.

🏝️ Benefits

• The Council will provide a laptop and other necessary equipment to perform the job.