Main Areas of Responsibility:
Specializes in U-visa and VAWA cases. Provides immigration legal services, including representing clients before USCIS, the BIA, and in immigration court. Supervises and trains practice staff, ensuring that they are serving clients in a trauma-informed manner, employing best practices and managing their caseloads effectively. Oversees intake and assessment of potential clients. Works with the CPO to create program budget, establish marketing plan, establish personnel plan.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Participates in committees and working groups addressing the rights of immigrant survivors. J.D. degree w/admission and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. state or district with the ability to become licensed in NM required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Minimum of 3 years of recent immigration legal services experience, minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience and minimum of 2 years’ experience working with survivors of domestic violence or other vulnerable populations preferred.