Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services
298431 Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services The Advocates For Human Rights Location: Hybrid, Minneapolis, United States Apply by: 03 Feb 2026 Relevant Sectors Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy JOB POSTING STAFF ATTORNEY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES Job title: Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services Reports to: Immigration Legal Services Director Job type: Full-time, hybrid Salary: From $74,000 Apply here: Deadline: February 3, 2026 The Advocates for Human Rights: The Advocates is a volunteer based, non-governmental, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of internationally recognized human rights. The Advocates' programming focuses on women's rights, including freedom from violence; migrant and refugee rights, including both advocacy and legal services; peacebuilding in post-conflict societies; due process and freedom from persecution; and economic and social rights. The Advocates work to bring about systems change, reinforce accountability mechanisms, raise awareness, foster tolerance, and help individuals more fully realize their inherent rights. Position Summary Immigration Legal Services focuses on representing asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, and trafficking survivors in their immigration cases, while also supporting Pro Bono volunteers in this critical work. As a Staff Attorney in Immigration Legal Services, you will specialize in removal defense and asylum litigation, with a focus on representing, and supporting volunteers who represent, individuals in immigration court proceedings, including detained individuals facing deportation and prolonged detention. Your primary objective is to provide high-quality legal representation and volunteer support in removal proceedings, asylum cases, and related federal litigation while building strategic partnerships that support immigrants vulnerable to detention and deportation. You will serve as a skilled litigator handling complex immigration cases at both the administrative and federal court levels. This role combines direct immigration litigation with pro bono program support. You will handle removal defense cases, asylum applications, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal litigation including habeas corpus petitions and other federal court challenges. You will also recruit and mentor pro bono volunteers to expand the reach of legal services. Your work requires strong litigation skills, expertise in asylum and removal defense law, knowledge of federal immigration litigation procedures, and the ability to work with volunteers to handle complex legal challenges on behalf of vulnerable immigrant communities facing deportation. Who are we seeking to join our team? We are looking for a dynamic individual who is driven by the hope of our clients and inspired by the generosity of our volunteers. You should be passionate about our mission, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and possess the creativity and dedication needed to expand legal services to underserved communities. As a Staff Attorney, you are responsible for ensuring that The Advocates delivers expert legal services in removal defense, asylum cases, and federal immigration litigation while continuing ot build sustainable pro bono networks. You are a strategic litigator who excels at handling complex cases before immigration courts and federal courts, including habeas corpus petitions and other federal challenges. You are excited about mentoring pro bono attorneys and translating your litigation expertise into accessible training materials that build volunteer capacity. You are committed to zealous advocacy for clients facing detention and deportation, ensuring they receive effective representation in removal proceedings and related litigation. You are nimble enough to adapt to our fast-paced environment while maintaining the compassion and professionalism our clients deserve. Finally, you are passionate about expanding access to justice through both direct representation and collaborative pro bono networks that strengthen the immigration legal system. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Pro Bono Attorney Support and Mentorship (approx. 60%) Support volunteer attorneys in removal defense, asylum litigation, and federal immigration matters, in collaboration with the Legal Director Develop specialized training programs for volunteers handling complex immigration litigation, including removal proceedings, asylum cases, and federal court matters, in collaboration with the Legal Director Review case intakes and work with the legal team to identify cases appropriate for volunteer placement or limited representation services Conduct case orientation meetings with clients and volunteer attorneys, including virtual and detention facility meetings Provide ongoing consultation and substantive legal support to volunteers managing complex litigation matters, including guidance Apply tot his job Apply To this Job