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Job Title: Deportation DefenseAttorney

Reports to:Managing Attorney, Deportation Defense Team
FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Location:Albuquerque preferred, Las Cruces and Santa Fe will be considered

About the Organization

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) works to advance justice, dignity, and equity for immigrants in New Mexico through high-quality legal services, advocacy, and community partnerships. NMILC envisions a state where immigrants can live and thrive free from fear, with access to their rights and opportunities to shape their futures.

Position Overview

NMILC'sDeportation Defense Teamoffers free immigration legal services to asylum seekers in removal proceedings and to individuals detained at the immigration detention centers in New Mexico.The Programprovides direct representation, rapid response for community arrests, individual intakes, pro bono referrals, and actively engages in advocacy to advance justice for asylum seekers, detained individuals, and end immigration detention.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pro se materialsand systemsto supportNew Mexicans in removal proceedingsin the El Paso Immigration Court;

• Providepro seandoccasionaldirect representation to New Mexicans in removal proceedings in the El Paso Immigration Court;

• Participate inlegal consultationsand presentationsfor individuals in ICE custodyin New Mexico(willingness to travel to theTorrance County Detention Facility and the Cibola County Correctional Centerrequired);

• Providepro seand occasional direct representation todetained non-citizens in removal proceedings and bond hearings in front of EOIR, appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and habeas corpus proceedings in the Western District of Texas and the District of New Mexico;

• Superviseand/or mentorsomeNMILCattorneystaking on non-detained removalcases, particularly for representation on themerits;and

• Strengthen referral networks by coordinating case referrals with other organizations (e.g., Immigrant Justice Campaign, ACLU-NM).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active membership inany state bar.

• Minimum oftwoyears of immigration law experience, with high volume practiceideallyincludingcrime victim visas, asylum, SIJS, removal defense, and appeals

• One year of supervisory experiencepreferred.

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish), both written and verbal

• A demonstrated commitment to public interest work, immigrant rights, social justice issues, and desire toassistcrime victims.

• Commitment to NMILC's internal organizational values

• The ability to provide trauma-informed andculturally-competentlegalassistanceto crime victims/survivors

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong communicationskills, both oral and written

• Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and writing

• Ability to interact professionally and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel

• The ability to work collaboratively with different program staff and partner organizations to further develop community relationships andfacilitateholistic and wraparound services

Salary and Benefits

This is a part-time exempt position. Salary is competitive for our field and geographic area and is commensurate with experience. Starting annual salary for the Deportation Defense Attorney position is $42,120. NMILC currently offers a generous benefits package, including:

• 100% of Individual Employee Health, Dental and Vision Premium paid by NMILC for the Base Plan and 50% for dependents. Buy-up healthplanalso available.
  

• Access to Traditional and Roth 401(K) options and discretionary employer match up to 10% of base salary upon meeting eligibility requirements (determined each fiscal year based on funding projections).
  

• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
  

• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
  

Benefits may be subject to change at any time based on the organization's budget.

NMILC also recognizes the value of creating an environment of positive work/life balance, acknowledging that investing in staff's ability to take care of themselves and their families enables them to do their best work. Our paid holiday schedule is exceptional and contributes to each of us enjoying a good work/life balance. The plan currently includes:

• Company-paid federal holidays in addition to 2 weeks of winter break, 1 week for spring break, and 1 week for summer break, and other days as established in coordination with the localpublic-schoolschedule.
  

• Threeweekpaid vacationannually;
  

• 1 earned sick leave hour for every 30 hoursworked;