Company Description
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to end wealth-based detention and power build with community to dismantle the systems that turn poverty into punishment while expanding access to freedom, safety, and dignity for all Minnesotans.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney. The Immigration Staff Attorney will work with the Managing Attorney to support the Legal Advocacy Program. The Immigration Staff Attorney will provide client-centered, limited legal representation by assisting clients with asylum, DACA, and naturalization matters. The Immigration Attorney will also work collaboratively with other departments, including the policy, communications, and post-release departments to further MFF’s mission. The Immigration Staff Attorney will also provide guidance and support to any legal interns.
Job Information
Job Category:
Legal Services
Salary:
$85,000 Per Year
Education:
Doctorate Degree
Experience:
2 – 5 years
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file a wide range of immigration filings including petitions and applications for visas, green cards, and citizenship
- Provide limited legal representation to assist clients in immigration matters
- Conduct legal research on case law and stay current with changes in immigration laws, regulations, and policies
- Communicate with clients regularly to update them on their case status and prepare them for interviews
- Works with various state, municipal, and federal officials, and their attorneys to resolve issues informally, as appropriate
- Engage in public speaking and news media interviews to articulate Minnesota Freedom Fund’s views on a broad range of issues, in consultation with and by approval of the Executive Directors
- Support the Policy Director and Managing Attorney on legislative, local, and statewide policy issues
- Monitor changes in immigration law and advise clients accordingly
- Develop strategies to resolve immigration-related concerns
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of immigration law and trends
- Other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney
Minimum Qualifications
- A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Minnesota bar admission, or the ability to get admitted in Minnesota within 6 months.
- At least 2-3 years of experience practicing in immigration law
- Knowledgeable of immigration law, statutes, practices, and procedures
- Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Karen, Arabic, or other languages
- Experience supporting trial preparation, hearings, or client interviews
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $85,000 annually
- PTO: 3 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, plus sick/safe time
- Benefits: Medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement: Employer-supported retirement benefits
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and short cover letter explaining why they are interested in this role and how their experience aligns with the position.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume directly to HR@mnfreedomfun.org