Staff Attorney (based in the Southwest)

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• Conduct legal and policy research to support strategic campaign development
• Serve as policy expert in support of organizing and advocacy to advance immigrant, worker, and tenant rights at the local, state, and federal level
• Researching and staying abreast of developments in both employment/labor and immigration law
• Represent workers and worker organizations in administrative complaints before federal labor agencies
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• Assist with the organization and coordination of both in-person and remote legal clinics, including family preparedness clinics
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• Assist with mentorship of staff (depending on experience level), general administrative tasks, and grant reporting as appropriate

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• J.D.
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• Admission to a state bar, preferable in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, or reputed company Carolina
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills
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• Strong commitment to racial, reputed company, economic, and gender justice and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience providing immigration consultations and case analysis to low income immigrants

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