| The following position is available at the Miami Office: STAFF ATTORNEY Bright, committed attorney is needed to work primarily with FIAC’s Detention Project. He or she would share responsibilities for providing regular Know Your Rights presentations about the immigration court process and immigration law to immigration detainees at various facilities in South Florida. The staff attorney will provide representation and other legal assistance to detained immigrants, including bond hearings, release requests, asylum cases, cases involving domestic violence or sexual abuse, criminal waivers, and appeals. The staff attorney will also be involved in the Project’s policy advocacy work. Potential policy advocacy projects may include: advocating for the release of or better treatment for mentally ill immigrant detainees, advocating for the release of immigrant victims of domestic violence while their immigration case is pending, creating a system to prevent the de facto loss of parental rights caused by deporting immigrant parents with minor children, and litigation or appeals of cases that may also impact others. Qualifications Experience working with victims of domestic and sexual violence preferred. Experience in or knowledge of immigration law preferred. The ideal candidate will be energetic, friendly and conscientious. Must have passed a state bar examination. Proficient in Spanish or Haitian Creole. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Salary & Benefits Salary depends on experience according to FIAC scale. FIAC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life, disability and professional liability insurances. A pre-tax retirement plan is available through payroll deduction if the employee chooses to participate. Family coverage for health and dental insurance is also available if the employee elects to pay for that additional insurance. FIAC offers a Section 125/Cafeteria plan and a Flexible Spending Plan under which such deductions may be made on a pre-tax basis, since FIAC is a not-for-profit organization. Vacation & Holidays FIAC provides 12 ½ paid holidays, 10 sick days and 15 vacation days. To Apply Submit a cover letter and resume to - e-mail: info@fiacfla.org mail: Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 400, Miami, FL 33137 fax: 305-576-6273 Interviews Top candidates will be invited to interview, submit a writing sample and references. FIAC is an EOE/AA employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. Position Posted: May 6, 2009 |