Senior Staff Attorney

Join IRC Maryland’s Children Legal Services team as a Senior Staff Attorney.

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Join IRC Maryland’s Children Legal Services team as a Senior Staff Attorney.

You have:

Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and admission to any state bar, with Maryland license required.
Seek Maryland bar license within one year of hire, if not already licensed in Maryland.
At least 3 years’ experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief;
Preference will be given for applicants with experience representing unaccompanied minors before EOIR, USCIS, and handling state predicate orders for unaccompanied minors.
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, and excellent legal judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in a courtroom setting and in writing.
Bilingual in one or more languages of the survivor population preferred (eg., Spanish, French, Arabic).
Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Deep commitment to immigrant rights and working with humanitarian immigrants.
Trauma-informed and sensitive listening and communication skills.
Personal integrity in handling ethically complex and confidential situations.
Strong computer literacy, research, and analysis skills.

Can you discuss your experience with immigration court representation?	This question assesses your direct experience and skills in immigration law.	Detail specific cases you've handled and the outcomes.
What strategies do you use to maintain client confidentiality?	Understanding of ethical practices is crucial in this role.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with changes in immigration law?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to advocate for a client in a difficult situation.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience working with unaccompanied minors?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful collaboration in a multidisciplinary team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach community outreach to build partnerships?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What are your methods for conducting legal screenings and consultations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.