International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
IRC seeks a Staff Attorney to join its Dallas Children’s Legal Services team to provide legal services to unaccompanied children detained within the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), placed in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor’s (URM) program, and released from ORR custody to sponsors in the DFW area.
The attorney will conduct legal relief eligibility determinations, meet with and advise child clients, and provide direct legal representation to children. Relief will include filing for special immigrant juvenile status, asylum, T Visas and U Visas, requiring the attorney to appear in DFW area state courts, immigration court, and before the Asylum office.
Job Overview
This is a temporary position until January 30, 2026, with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Major Responsibilities
Conduct intakes with child clients, identify relief, and provide direct representation for unaccompanied children released to sponsors in the DFW area. Handle moderate to heavy caseload of children’s cases before the immigration court and USCIS. Initiate state court proceedings for children who are eligible for special immigrant juvenile status. Coordinate closely within IRC’s multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and facilitate referrals to services offered in-house and through partnerships with external providers. Ensure client and program data is collected consistently, managed appropriately, and reported accurately in accordance with program reporting requirements set by IRC. Position may supervise legal assistants and/or interns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise of changing asylum and immigration policies as they relate to children through regular trainings and peer-to-peer consultation. Serve as a strong advocate for humanitarian immigrants. Job Requirements
Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and admission to Texas bar; Ideally at least one year experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief; Experience providing legal services to children and/or working with children preferred; Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in a courtroom setting and in writing; Bilingual in Spanish/English; Deep commitment to immigrant rights and working with humanitarian immigrants; Trauma-informed and sensitive listening and communication skills; Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative and fast-paced multidisciplinary environment; Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners. Working Environment
Standard office environment with occasional participation in community outreach and legal assistance events. May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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This is a temporary position until January 30, 2026, with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Major Responsibilities
Conduct intakes with child clients, identify relief, and provide direct representation for unaccompanied children released to sponsors in the DFW area. Handle moderate to heavy caseload of children’s cases before the immigration court and USCIS. Initiate state court proceedings for children who are eligible for special immigrant juvenile status. Coordinate closely within IRC’s multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and facilitate referrals to services offered in-house and through partnerships with external providers. Ensure client and program data is collected consistently, managed appropriately, and reported accurately in accordance with program reporting requirements set by IRC. Position may supervise legal assistants and/or interns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise of changing asylum and immigration policies as they relate to children through regular trainings and peer-to-peer consultation. Serve as a strong advocate for humanitarian immigrants. Job Requirements
Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and admission to Texas bar; Ideally at least one year experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief; Experience providing legal services to children and/or working with children preferred; Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in a courtroom setting and in writing; Bilingual in Spanish/English; Deep commitment to immigrant rights and working with humanitarian immigrants; Trauma-informed and sensitive listening and communication skills; Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative and fast-paced multidisciplinary environment; Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners. Working Environment
Standard office environment with occasional participation in community outreach and legal assistance events. May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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