What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Bilingual (Spanish) position at The Tandym Group?
A nonprofit services organization in California is looking to add a new Staff Attorney, with a strong Spanish proficiency, to their growing team. In this role, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing expert legal services through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation.
Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney will:
Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney will:
- Oversee the Paralegals ensuring the provision of high-quality intakes and legal orientations
- Review legal screenings conducted by Paralegals
- Provide zealous direct legal representation throughout proceedings
- Perform ordinary functions of legal counsel providing direct representation
- Place cases with pro bono Attorneys and build relationships between the organization and the pro bono community
- Help develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets
- Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into the organization's case management systems
- Perform other duties, as needed
- 1 year of experience practicing Immigration Law
- J.D.
- Admission to the California Bar
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Solid problem solving and time management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Experience working with law firm Attorneys and/or other legal volunteers
Salary : $80,000 - $89,000
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