American Bar Association
ProBAR - Staff Attorney Houston TX
American Bar Association, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
TX ProBAR Houston, 1770 Saint James Place, Houston, Texas, United States of America
Req #1670Tuesday, July 9, 2024The OrganizationProBAR empowers immigrants through high-quality legal information, representation, and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston regions with a particular focus on the legal needs of adults and unaccompanied children in federal custody. Founded in 1989 as a project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR’s primary office is located in Harlingen, TX with a field office in Houston, TX.
For more information about ProBAR, please visit our website:
https://abaprobar.org/Note:
This position is based in Houston, TX . Applicants will be expected to agree to comply with ProBAR’s travel requirements regarding frequency and responsibility for travel expenses as pertains to travel to the Rio Grande Valley. Please review the travel requirements noted below.Job Summary / General Purpose of JobAccountable for providing legal services to detained unaccompanied children in immigration removal proceedings, in the border region. This position will require regular involvement with individuals living in difficult circumstances and who may have experienced trauma.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)Provides legal services including direct representation to detained or locally released children in immigration removal proceedings.Reviews legal screenings conducted by non-attorney staff. Reviews and assigns follow-up services, including additional interviewing, referrals to other legal services providers and advocates, or in-house representation.Regularly appears in immigration court to represent children in removal proceedings and to act as Friend of Court for other detained youth as appropriate. May also appear in Texas state court as related to a child’s immigration case.Develops and maintains legal competency relating to immigration detention work, specifically as applied to unaccompanied minors. Observes ethical practices relating to client confidentiality using division’s case management system.Builds and maintains relationships with local stakeholders.Performs other related duties as required.Required Education, Qualifications, ExperiencePossession of a Juris Doctorate or Master of Law (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing.Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.Fluent in English and Spanish in written and spoken forms.Intermediate proficiency with online research and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams).Must be familiar with conducting virtual meetings, training, and observations on software such as Zoom, Teams, etc.Must be able to pick up on client verbal and non-verbal cues.Have reliable transportation to travel to off-site work locations.Must have reliable internet and phone connection.This position requires the ability to travel to and enter care provider facilities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services which provide housing and services to unaccompanied children. This position will require the provision of legal services to unaccompanied children in such care provider facilities. In accordance with the federal regulation, background check will be required for this position.Preferred Education, Qualifications, ExperienceLicensed to practice law and member in the State Bar of Texas, and one year experience.Prior work experience with children, particularly from Central America and including indigenous language-speaking populations.Prior non-profit experience, particularly involving immigration detention.Physical RequirementsTypical office setting with frequent visits at immigration detention facilities and immigration court.Continuously operates a computer and other office machinery, such as telephone, copy machine, and computer printer.TravelAs a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel a minimum of 15% of the time. The position will require regular travel to the ProBAR office located in Harlingen, Texas.The Benefits and Incentives OfferedMedical and prescription insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Voluntary life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Prepaid Legal Plan401(k)Paid company holidaysPersonal time offVacation time offSign on bonus offered*Additional bonuses offered for continuous service at 2-year, 3-year, & 4-year service anniversaries.*Relocation Stipend offered for in state and out of state relocation.**Restrictions apply. Availability is subject to grant funding and may periodically change.The Application ProcessSubmit an online application including your cover letter and resume.The SalaryThe starting hiring range for this position is $72,236.00 - $85,319.50 based on relevant experience and education.The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Req #1670Tuesday, July 9, 2024The OrganizationProBAR empowers immigrants through high-quality legal information, representation, and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston regions with a particular focus on the legal needs of adults and unaccompanied children in federal custody. Founded in 1989 as a project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR’s primary office is located in Harlingen, TX with a field office in Houston, TX.
For more information about ProBAR, please visit our website:
https://abaprobar.org/Note:
This position is based in Houston, TX . Applicants will be expected to agree to comply with ProBAR’s travel requirements regarding frequency and responsibility for travel expenses as pertains to travel to the Rio Grande Valley. Please review the travel requirements noted below.Job Summary / General Purpose of JobAccountable for providing legal services to detained unaccompanied children in immigration removal proceedings, in the border region. This position will require regular involvement with individuals living in difficult circumstances and who may have experienced trauma.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)Provides legal services including direct representation to detained or locally released children in immigration removal proceedings.Reviews legal screenings conducted by non-attorney staff. Reviews and assigns follow-up services, including additional interviewing, referrals to other legal services providers and advocates, or in-house representation.Regularly appears in immigration court to represent children in removal proceedings and to act as Friend of Court for other detained youth as appropriate. May also appear in Texas state court as related to a child’s immigration case.Develops and maintains legal competency relating to immigration detention work, specifically as applied to unaccompanied minors. Observes ethical practices relating to client confidentiality using division’s case management system.Builds and maintains relationships with local stakeholders.Performs other related duties as required.Required Education, Qualifications, ExperiencePossession of a Juris Doctorate or Master of Law (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing.Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.Fluent in English and Spanish in written and spoken forms.Intermediate proficiency with online research and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams).Must be familiar with conducting virtual meetings, training, and observations on software such as Zoom, Teams, etc.Must be able to pick up on client verbal and non-verbal cues.Have reliable transportation to travel to off-site work locations.Must have reliable internet and phone connection.This position requires the ability to travel to and enter care provider facilities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services which provide housing and services to unaccompanied children. This position will require the provision of legal services to unaccompanied children in such care provider facilities. In accordance with the federal regulation, background check will be required for this position.Preferred Education, Qualifications, ExperienceLicensed to practice law and member in the State Bar of Texas, and one year experience.Prior work experience with children, particularly from Central America and including indigenous language-speaking populations.Prior non-profit experience, particularly involving immigration detention.Physical RequirementsTypical office setting with frequent visits at immigration detention facilities and immigration court.Continuously operates a computer and other office machinery, such as telephone, copy machine, and computer printer.TravelAs a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel a minimum of 15% of the time. The position will require regular travel to the ProBAR office located in Harlingen, Texas.The Benefits and Incentives OfferedMedical and prescription insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Voluntary life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Prepaid Legal Plan401(k)Paid company holidaysPersonal time offVacation time offSign on bonus offered*Additional bonuses offered for continuous service at 2-year, 3-year, & 4-year service anniversaries.*Relocation Stipend offered for in state and out of state relocation.**Restrictions apply. Availability is subject to grant funding and may periodically change.The Application ProcessSubmit an online application including your cover letter and resume.The SalaryThe starting hiring range for this position is $72,236.00 - $85,319.50 based on relevant experience and education.The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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