Immigrants Rights AttorneyThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida seeks an immigrants rights attorney to combat pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the state. This position may be located in Miami, Orlando, or Tampa and may include some travel. This position is funded for two years with the possibility for an extension. The immigrants'-rights attorney is a staff position within the Affiliate's Legal Department. The position reports to the Deputy Legal Director.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within a starting range of $61,000-$84,000. The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401K Retirement Plan. Base vacation leave is five weeks per year.Responsibilities:Develop, prepare, and litigate immigrants'-rights cases at all stages in federal district and appellate courtsEngage in pre-litigation, post-litigation, and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, conducting settlement negotiations and enforcement, preparing advocacy materials and public-education resources, and delivering public testimonyWork closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Florida and ACLU NationalEngage regularly with the media on immigrants'-rights issuesDevelop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communitiesPrepare and deliver "know your rights" information to affected communities.Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basisParticipate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE presentations on pertinent topicsCommunicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other meansAssist the ACLU of Florida's volunteer chapters across the state regarding local immigrants'-rights issuesQualifications:Significant expertise and experience in the area of immigrants' rightsAt least five years of federal district court or appellate litigation experienceStrong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the ACLUBroad substantive knowledge of constitutional lawExceptional oral-advocacy skillsDemonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set prioritiesEnthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as with diverse community organizations and coalitionsExperience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.Collaborative spirit and a sense of humorDemonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clientsA commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstanceAbility and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as neededFluency in Spanish