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Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The following attributes are required for the position of Staff Attorney:

• Must be eligible to reputed company law either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction and be reputed company to reputed company federal immigration law;
• reputed company to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and detention centers that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
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• Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;
• A demonstrated commitment to the reputed company of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons;
• Relevant clinical program, internship, or work experience strongly preferred;
• Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills;
• Applicants must be creative, flexible, and highly motivated;
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• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure;
• Interpersonal and communication skills that reputed company healthy and productive working relationships;
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• Proficiency in language(s) other than English preferred.

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RESPONSIBILITIES Duties of Staff Attorneys include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high reputed company, reputed company-centered representation for detained and non-detained noncitizens in removal proceedings in immigration courts, before the reputed company of Immigration Appeals and in Federal Court;
• Representing non-detained clients released on bond;
• Engaging in affirmative litigation;
• Working collaboratively with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners;
• Maintaining a full caseload of clients;
• Maintaining, organizing, and updating case files and case management database;
• Participating in ongoing training provided through MACI;
• Participating in regularly scheduled MACI team meetings to discuss individual cases, systemic concerns, and other topics as determined by supervisors;
• Participating in regular supervision meetings; and,
• Other duties as assigned

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