About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues. Position Overview Reporting to the Supervising Attorney for Immigrant Rights, the Time-Limited Staff Attorney in Immigrant Rights/Anti-Human Trafficking will offer legal representation to low-income clients across various immigration-related remedies. They will actively participate in community outreach, represent the organization at various forums, and assist in the broader administrative tasks of the organization. This role will be instrumental in our mission to serve underserved Asian, Pacific Islander, and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area and is based in our San Francisco or East Bay office depending on space and program need. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive legal representation and consultations in areas including removal defense, asylum, naturalization services, and various petitions such as U, T, and VAWA. Conduct thorough legal assessments with clients to screen for potential immigration remedies and other legal needs. Represent clients at interviews before USCIS and hearings before EOIR Immigration Judges Engage in community education and outreach activities. Staff clinics and workshops at locations accessible to clients. Offer technical assistance and training to both community and public agencies. Represent API Legal Outreach at meetings with community partners, funders and collaboratives. Supervise volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys when required. Assist with the organizational administrative and fundraising tasks. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of two years of litigation and/or work experience in low-income communities, particularly serving recent immigrants. Strong commitment to social justice and serving the underserved. Proven advocacy and courtroom skills, especially for LEP clients. Membership in good standing of the California or another US Bar; provisional bar candidates will also be considered. Ability to work independently; detail-oriented; aptitude to function well in a multicultural team environment. Reside within 75 miles of the API Legal Outreach office. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with legal software like Legal Server. Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, Cantonese, or another API language. Compensation and Benefits: Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching funds 14 paid holidays, including floating holiday PTO, sick leave 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision plans pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts To Apply: Please click on the links below to apply and send your cover letter and resume with three professional references. In the subject line, please write Time-Limited Staff Attorney - Immigrant Rights/Anti-Human Trafficking. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: Why did you apply to APILO? How does the mission inspire you? How does your background and experience support APILO’s work? Equal Employment Opportunity: API Legal Outreach is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr REACH Incorporated
...Phlebotomist at Providence Health and Services summary: The Phlebotomist position at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center involves collecting and processing laboratory specimens from various hospital departments. Responsibilities include specimen collection, maintaining...
Job Description High end commercial printer that specializes in custom envelopes for the Direct Mail industry is seeking a full-time Pressman that will set up and run press equipment in a manner that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards. The ideal candidate...
...About the Company Our client, a well-recognized business advisory and consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Consultant to join the growing team. Responsibilities Review client books and records and reconcile account balances to supporting schedules Assist...
...47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment...
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (SJJCC) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Summer Program Counselors to join our dynamic team for our seasonal programs. Located in the heart of Long Island, SJJCC prides itself on offering high-quality educational and recreational...