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Associate Attorney - USF School of Law Immigration Clinic
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Requisition Number 2018-1604Staff
Job Title Associate Attorney - USF School of Law Immigration Clinic
Job Location Main Campus - Hilltop
Salary Type Exempt
Minimum Hire-In Rate (for OPE positions only)
Job Type Full-Time
Union Type Non Union
Travel Up to 25%
Work Environment Classroom/Office
Job Summary

The University of San Francisco, School of Law seeks two (2) associate attorney who have experience in immigration law and deportation defense. The attorneys will work primarily on cases involving asylum and special immigrant juvenile status for children and families throughout Northern and Central California who are in removal proceedings in the San Francisco Immigration Court. The primary responsibility is the delivery of legal services rather than clinical student supervision.
Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Clinic’s Supervising Attorney, handle a caseload of at least 30 active removal defense cases;
• Participate in staff meetings;
• Attend weekly case review with law students;
• Assist with periodic trainings and “know your rights” presentations;
• Serve as a representative of the Clinic with local coalitions, courts, and agencies;
• Be willing to travel out of the Bay Area approximately once a week.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

• Member of the California State Bar;
• Fluency in Spanish required;
• One to three years’ experience working in removal defense, with an emphasis on asylum and/or SIJS;
• Experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma;
• A strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in crisis situations;
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and social services providers;
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills;
• Preferably, prior experience working with community based organizations.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Open Date 08/24/2018
Job Close Date
Posted until Filled Yes
About USF

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit ****
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The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: ****
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