The Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition (CAIR Coalition), a non-profit legal services organization, has an immediate opening for an attorney to staff its Legal Orientation Program (LOP).

CAIR Coalition brings together community groups, pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and immigrants from the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland working to ensure that all immigrants are treated with fairness, dignity and respect for their human and civil rights. We also serve as the primary source of legal assistance for detained immigrants and asylum seekers in the Washington metropolitan area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Lead jail visits to meet with immigrant detainees in remote county jails in Virginia
· Provide group legal orientations and workshops
· Supervise paralegals and volunteers conducting individual consultations and assist with individual consultations as needed
· Provide any follow-up after the completion of an individual orientation that may be necessary to determine a detainee's eligibility for relief such as further legal research, securing criminal records or obtaining additional information from family members.
· Make referrals to pro bono counsel for indigent detainees eligible for relief.
· Mentor and support pro bono counsel, as needed, particularly those working with mentally ill clients
· Assist LOP program manager with LOP reporting requirements as requested.
· Represent a small number of detained immigrants who appear eligible for relief before the Immigration Court.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Must have strong organization and time management skills. Knowledge of immigration issues, particularly as they pertain to the detention setting, desired. Spanish language skills required. Valid driver's license required.

Education: J.D. degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing with a state bar association. Preference given to attorneys barred in Virginia.

Other: Must be willing to spend one night a month in Farmville, VA as part of a two day jail visit

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining your interest, resume, and references to: Kathryn M. Doan, Executive Director, kathy.doan@caircoalition.org.

Deadline: Position open until filled