Staff Attorney, Children's Legal Services
Assist with developing new program area for IRC in Silver Spring.
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Overview
Assist with developing new program area for IRC in Silver Spring.
You have:
- Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and admission to the Maryland bar;
- One year of experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief is strongly preferred; law school graduates with clinical or equivalent legal experience may be considered;
- One year of experience before the Maryland family court representing SIJS related custody or guardianship cases is strongly preferred.
- 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 highly preferred, but not required (Spanish language training opportunities may be available);
- 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/or the ability to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to represent a child in a legal setting. What challenges did you face? | This question assesses your practical experience and ability to navigate complex legal situations involving children. | Discuss specific cases, your role, the outcome, and what you learned. |
| How do you stay updated on changes in immigration law? | This question investigates your commitment to professional development and legal knowledge. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you recount a situation where you had to advocate for a child’s rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status applications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle a high caseload while ensuring quality representation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you disagreed with a colleague about a case approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 8 months ago
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Updated 8 months ago
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Source:
rescue.org
