Capital Area Private Defender Service

We are looking for an immigration attorney to serve as a part of the CAPDS Padilla unit which is comprised of three other attorneys and supervised by an attorney director.. In addition to providing appropriate immigration advice to defense attorneys, the attorney will assist in training, mentorship, data collection, and help the team lead develop and streamline CAPDS immigration processes.. Collaborate in the implementation of an immigration specialist in a managed assigned counsel program.. Accompany criminal defense attorney to plea negotiations to explain immigration process, as needed.. Conduct jail visits and communicate with client support system.

immigration attorney

As a part of this system, CAPDS provides Padilla advisals to attorneys working with indigent clients who are facing criminal charges and have immigration concerns. We are looking for an immigration attorney to serve as a part of the CAPDS Padilla unit which is comprised of three other attorneys and supervised by an attorney director. In addition to providing appropriate immigration advice to defense attorneys, the attorney will assist in training, mentorship, data collection, and help the team lead develop and streamline CAPDS immigration processes. We are looking for someone who is organized, has strong communication skills, is a self-starter, and likes working as a part of a team. Job Duties:
•Collaborate in the implementation of an immigration specialist in a managed assigned counsel program.
•Conduct in person immigration consultations, as needed.
•Maintain up to date knowledge on the intersection of criminal and immigration matters.
•Accompany criminal defense attorney to plea negotiations to explain immigration process, as needed.
•Provide mitigation letters for negotiation of criminal case resolution, as needed.
•Collaborate in presenting at regular CLE trainings on the intersection of immigration and criminal lawfor private and assigned counsel.
•Conduct jail visits and communicate with client support system.
•Maintain records and track outcomes in case management system for each case.
•Provide immigration legal service referrals, as needed.
•At the direction of the team lead and director, identify and implement processes to increase efficiency indelivery of Padilla services.
•Seek and develop team building opportunities.
•Support in the development of opportunities for training on relevant issue areas to further the work oflegal staff and of assigned counsel.
•Assist in teamwide production of immigration training materials for new attorneys and interns.
•Maintain resource materials relevant to crimmigration matters and CAPDS processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Licensed attorney in the State of Texas, or the ability to waive into the Texas Bar;
•Ideal candidate will have two plus years of immigration experience;
•Knowledge of criminal law;
•Ideal candidate will have “crim-imm” experience;
•Commitment to a client-centered practice:
•Ability to work in busy and fast-paced environment;
•Able to fluently read, write, and speak in Spanish.

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