Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Immigration Attorney at Voces de la Frontera is to expand legal services to diverse immigrant and refugee populations, including Know Your Rights trainings on asylum rights, civil rights, and labor rights; citizenship clinics and classes; and legal support for naturalization and one-on-one pro bono legal consultations on immigration and labor issues.

This position will work with staff and volunteers to expand Voces legal services, asylum services, citizenship clinics, labor rights services to immigrants and refugees in Milwaukee and across our statewide chapters. The position will also support policy initiatives that better integrate and support immigrant and refugee communities and assist in developing and reviewing multilingual community education materials. 

Responsibilities

Train key staff and volunteers to screen and prepare immigration applications and increase the number of BIA-accredited representatives

Review cases to identify those appropriate for trained volunteers and those requiring referral or legal representation

Coordinate with Voces’ network of pro bono attorneys and legal clinic partners

Train attorneys, volunteers, and staff for large-scale legal clinics

Supervise law students, paralegals, legal fellows, and support staff

Provide ongoing staff training regarding immigration benefit eligibility assessments

In some cases, provide direct representation in immigration court proceedings and related legal matters

Conduct legal research and monitor developments in immigration and labor law

Conduct community presentations and Know Your Rights trainings

Serve as a legal and policy expert within coalitions and external partnerships

Support impact litigation and strategic advocacy efforts aligned with Voces’ mission

Collaborate across departments including communications, organizing, youth, and worker programs

Advance legislative advocacy through legal analysis and technical assistance

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Legal Experience

J.D. required

Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish required

Minimum of 2 years of immigration legal services experience required

Immigration court experience strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

Passion for social and economic justice and immigrant rights

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Sensitivity to the challenges affecting immigrant communities and people of diverse backgrounds

Ability to manage a high-volume workload and strict deadlines

Strong legal research, proofreading, and writing skills

Ability to present information effectively to community members, clients, media, and partners

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Self-starter with initiative and solution-oriented mindset

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations

Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits

(Eligible after 90-day probationary period)

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employee and dependents (100% Covered)

401(k) match

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick leave, bereavement leave, and paid holidays 

Salary

$68,000 – $80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Voces de la Frontera is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or other protected status.