PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To provide comprehensive legal representation and support to immigrants, with a focus on serving immigrant children as part of Ayuda’s children’s program and serve unaccompanied children detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and released to sponsors in the local community. It will also include serving survivors of intimate-partner violence, human trafficking, and vulnerable children and youth, in Virginia. This position will also include supervision of at least one staff attorney, as well as potentially one or more paralegals and/or legal interns.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA.
WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?
Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:
WHAT WILL THIS JOB ENTAIL?
[Note: May require travel to and from ORR shelters in Virginia, in addition to travel to local state and immigration courts.]
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS JOB?
Eligibility:
Education/Experience/Skills:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To provide comprehensive legal representation and support to immigrants, with a focus on serving immigrant children as part of Ayuda’s children’s program and serve unaccompanied children detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and released to sponsors in the local community. It will also include serving survivors of intimate-partner violence, human trafficking, and vulnerable children and youth, in Virginia. This position will also include supervision of at least one staff attorney, as well as potentially one or more paralegals and/or legal interns.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several…
We are proud of the benefits we can offer that include:
This position is exempt for overtime purposes.
Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.
We are proud of the benefits we can offer that include:
This position is exempt for overtime purposes.
Employees with federal student loan debt may be…
Knowledge of a second language required, with Spanish language skills preferred (other languages commonly spoken by Ayuda’s clients include Tagalog, French, Ixchil, other indigenous languages spoken in Central America, Portuguese, Arabic, and Amharic).
Knowledge of a second language required, with Spanish language skills preferred (other languages commonly spoken by Ayuda’s clients include Tagalog, French, Ixchil, other…
TO APPLY:
Please apply with resume and cover letter. Writing samples may be requested.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Apply early for full consideration. No phone calls, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:
Ayuda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We believe that a diversity of experiences, opinions, and backgrounds is integral to achieving our mission and vision. We celebrate diversity and seek to leverage the passion, energy, and ideas of a culturally diverse team.
TO APPLY:
Please apply with resume and cover letter. Writing samples may be requested.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Apply early…