Staff Attorney
Join IRC as a Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation in immigration cases.
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Overview
Join IRC as a Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation in immigration cases.
You have:
- Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and member in good standing of any state bar.
- At least one year experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief.
- 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 one or more languages of the survivor population preferred (eg, Spanish, French, Arabic).
- 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with asylum cases? | The interviewer seeks to understand your practical experience and knowledge in handling asylum requests. | Provide specific examples of your roles and outcomes in similar cases. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in immigration law? | This question assesses your commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in law. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging case you handled. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with clients, especially those from diverse backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you see collaborative work playing in legal advocacy? Can you provide an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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