What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Fellow position at Vets Hired?
Job Summary :
The Clinic seeks a direct representation law graduate to provide representation to unaccompanied immigrant children and others placed in removal proceedings.
Full Job Description :
The position will have the following responsibilities :
- Work under the supervision of the Clinics Director;
- Assist attorneys with representing clients in immigration removal proceedings including and where appropriate in asylum interviews and other interviews before USCIS;
- Prepare and file relevant applications and supporting evidence regarding asylum Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) U visas and related employment authorization applications;
- Prepare motions and supporting evidence with immigration court and state courts where applicable;
- Participate in staff meetings;
- Participate in SFILDC meetings and when appropriate Attorney of the Day and Rapid Response;
- Assist with periodic trainings and knowyourrights presentations; and
- Serve as a representative of the Clinic with local coalitions courts and agencies.
Minimum Qualifications :
