Staff Attorney

Are you passionate about immigration law and supporting refugee and immigrant communities? Do you have experience handling asylum or immigration cases and want to make a direct impact?

You’re in the right place! Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) is hiring an Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney to join their team.

Key Details

• Pay: $87,750-$97,500 per year, DOE
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, student loan forgiveness, and more
• Location: Seattle, WA.Choose from our three office locations as your home base: Seattle (MLK office), SeaTac City Hall, or downtown Kent (King County office building) with occasional travel to other offices as needed to meet with clients.
• Schedule: Full time, hybrid: 37.5 hours/week, 2 days in office and 3 days remote, with some schedule flexibility
  
  

Who We Are

Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized multiethnic nonprofit organization supporting refugee and immigrant women and families through culturally responsive services, including legal assistance, education, and social services.

Through its immigration program, ReWA helps individuals work toward legal status, stability, and long-term success in the U.S.

To learn more, check out our website: rewa.org

Why join ReWA right now?

You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for refugees and immigrants, helping clients achieve security, citizenship, and brighter futures. ReWA is investing in its staff and programs, so your work will have immediate, meaningful impact in the community.

Who You Are

You’re a detail oriented and compassionate attorney who enjoys working directly with clients and supporting complex immigration cases. You’re comfortable collaborating across teams and helping ensure the quality and accuracy of legal work.

You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• The ability to work with clients who may have experienced trauma
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Sound independent judgment
  
  

Education

Qualifications include:

• Law degree and bar admission in the U.S.
  
  

Experience

• 1 year working on asylum cases
• 1 year practicing immigration law in the U.S.
• Experience working with refugee or immigrant communities
  
  

Technical Skills

• Experience preparing immigration forms (I-589, I-765, I-130, I-485, etc.)
• Strong computer skills (databases, spreadsheets, MS Office)
• Fluent English required; bilingual Spanish, Portuguese, French, Farsi, Russian preferred
  
  

Other

• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
  
  

What You’ll Do

As a Staff Attorney at ReWA, you’ll play a key role in supporting refugee and immigrant clients through every stage of their immigration journey. Your day will be varied and impactful, including:

Direct Client Services

• Prepare and file immigration and asylum applications (affirmative and defensive), green cards, family petitions, and other relevant forms
• Conduct interview preparation with clients to help them succeed in USCIS and court interviews
• Attend immigration interviews alongside clients, providing advocacy and support
• Provide legal counsel to clients facing complex immigration or asylum issues
  
  

Program & Team Support

• Advise and mentor bilingual case managers, ensuring accuracy and quality in asylum and immigration applications
• Review and sign legal documents for case managers, including G-28s and applications
• Deliver training and onboarding for immigration staff, sharing best practices and legal updates
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Immigration Supervisor, and other attorneys to maintain clear communication and high standards across the team
  
  

Administrative & Reporting

• Support program data tracking and reporting, helping the team achieve immigration outcomes and solve barriers
• Contribute input for grants, contracts, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
  

Community & Partnerships

• Help build and maintain partnerships with immigration stakeholders, taskforces, and community organizations
• Work collaboratively with managers and directors to ensure clients benefit from all ReWA programs
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

ReWA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and workplace. We actively seek to minimize implicit bias during our hiring process. Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

ReWA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other status protected by law.

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