National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Immigrants' Rights Attorney
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Position Description
Immigrants' Rights Attorney (Full‑time)
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is growing! We are hiring for a staff attorney position funded for an initial two‑year term with potential for future funding. The Immigrants’ Rights Attorney will proactively develop and execute litigation and legal advocacy strategies to advance the rights of immigrants and immigrant communities in Virginia. This includes litigating on issues such as mass detention and deportation, limiting cooperation of federal immigration authorities with state and local governments, and participating in non‑litigation advocacy, legislative and policy work, public speaking, and communications.
Who We Are The ACLU-VA strives to be Virginia’s premier guardian of civil liberties and a recognized champion of civil rights for all Virginians. For just over a hundred years the ACLU has made a profound difference in the lives of clients and community members and has made historic contributions to our country and state. Our commitment includes ending racist policing, cutting the number of people incarcerated in Virginia, increasing access to quality mental and medical care, ending sex and gender‑based discrimination at work and in schools, and securing a constitutional right to vote for everyone.
What You’ll Do
Developing and executing a wide range of federal, state, and administrative litigation, including impact litigation, complex class‑action litigation, appeals, and amicus briefs.
Participating in case selection and development and all phases of litigation.
Appearing and arguing in federal court, state court, and before administrative agencies.
Seeking out and cultivating relationships with the national ACLU, other advocacy organizations, and cooperating attorneys.
Monitoring litigation by partner organizations and providing assistance as needed.
Providing input on litigation priorities and potential legal advocacy strategies.
Assisting in implementation of legal program policies, procedures, and systems.
Participating in review and consideration of intakes and other assistance requests.
Developing and conducting staff training sessions, workshops, continuing legal education events, and other issue‑specific events.
Maintaining relationships with the legal staff at the national ACLU, legal services agencies, law firms, and other public‑interest attorneys in Virginia.
Serving as a spokesperson for ACLU‑VA on cases and legal issues in the media and public forums.
Writing material for the ACLU‑VA website, drafting memoranda, reports, public education materials, and legislative advocacy materials.
What Else You Should Know The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $90,700 with a midpoint of $77,350. Compensation will be between the starting point and midpoint based on experience and market factors. The ACLU of Virginia is a unionized workplace and this position is part of the bargaining unit.
Benefits include paid time off, generous paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, flexible spending account, paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer‑paid dependent medical coverage, life insurance, Wi‑Fi stipend, wellness stipend, student loan assistance, annual sick leave, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and professional development allowances.
Due to COVID‑19, the organization follows a long‑term hybrid work policy. All ACLU‑VA staff must reside within Virginia or within a 150‑mile radius of downtown Richmond.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is growing! We are hiring for a staff attorney position funded for an initial two‑year term with potential for future funding. The Immigrants’ Rights Attorney will proactively develop and execute litigation and legal advocacy strategies to advance the rights of immigrants and immigrant communities in Virginia. This includes litigating on issues such as mass detention and deportation, limiting cooperation of federal immigration authorities with state and local governments, and participating in non‑litigation advocacy, legislative and policy work, public speaking, and communications.
Who We Are The ACLU-VA strives to be Virginia’s premier guardian of civil liberties and a recognized champion of civil rights for all Virginians. For just over a hundred years the ACLU has made a profound difference in the lives of clients and community members and has made historic contributions to our country and state. Our commitment includes ending racist policing, cutting the number of people incarcerated in Virginia, increasing access to quality mental and medical care, ending sex and gender‑based discrimination at work and in schools, and securing a constitutional right to vote for everyone.
What You’ll Do
Developing and executing a wide range of federal, state, and administrative litigation, including impact litigation, complex class‑action litigation, appeals, and amicus briefs.
Participating in case selection and development and all phases of litigation.
Appearing and arguing in federal court, state court, and before administrative agencies.
Seeking out and cultivating relationships with the national ACLU, other advocacy organizations, and cooperating attorneys.
Monitoring litigation by partner organizations and providing assistance as needed.
Providing input on litigation priorities and potential legal advocacy strategies.
Assisting in implementation of legal program policies, procedures, and systems.
Participating in review and consideration of intakes and other assistance requests.
Developing and conducting staff training sessions, workshops, continuing legal education events, and other issue‑specific events.
Maintaining relationships with the legal staff at the national ACLU, legal services agencies, law firms, and other public‑interest attorneys in Virginia.
Serving as a spokesperson for ACLU‑VA on cases and legal issues in the media and public forums.
Writing material for the ACLU‑VA website, drafting memoranda, reports, public education materials, and legislative advocacy materials.
What Else You Should Know The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $90,700 with a midpoint of $77,350. Compensation will be between the starting point and midpoint based on experience and market factors. The ACLU of Virginia is a unionized workplace and this position is part of the bargaining unit.
Benefits include paid time off, generous paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, flexible spending account, paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer‑paid dependent medical coverage, life insurance, Wi‑Fi stipend, wellness stipend, student loan assistance, annual sick leave, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and professional development allowances.
Due to COVID‑19, the organization follows a long‑term hybrid work policy. All ACLU‑VA staff must reside within Virginia or within a 150‑mile radius of downtown Richmond.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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