| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
Make a difference! Become a Defender!
The Defender Association of Philadelphia is seeking an experienced, organized and dedicated immigration attorney to join our Community Defense Unit. This unit provides direct legal services in immigration law matters through the representation of clients in immigration court hearings, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Federal Court, and filings with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State. The Community Defense Unit also provides immigration analysis and advice to our attorneys for cases involving noncitizen criminal defendants. In addition, the Community Defense Unit serves as an immigration resource for all members of our staff. The Immigration Attorney must have a demonstrated commitment to defending and promoting the rights of immigrants as well as strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills. This position is funded for two years through a grant provided by the Spring Point Partners. The funding, and thus this position ends on September 7, 2028, unless Defenders gets continued funding.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Need
Salary
Entry-Level (Recent Graduate): $75,000 per year. Experience Credit: We value your background. The base rate increases by $2,000 for each year of relevant post-bar experience (including legal aid, judicial clerkships, and immigration law) and there is an additional $2,000 for use of relevant bilingual skills.
Benefits & Perks
This position is funded for two years through a grant provided by the Spring Point Partners. The funding, and thus this position ends on September 7, 2028, unless Defenders gets continued funding.
Application:
Please submit an online application with detailed cover letter and writing sample (maximum 20 pages)
Who is the Defender Association?
The Defender Association of Philadelphia is more than just a law firm. We’re the community’s lawyers. The Defender team – more than 500 attorneys, social workers, investigators, administrators, and other staff – make sure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to high-quality defense when facing criminal charges. Our mission-driven, client-centered model focuses on outcomes that support a system that is fundamentally fair and creates safer, stronger communities. Our unique model and approach give our staff with the skills and support they need to get the best outcomes for our clients. Come join our team! For more information, go Defender’s website and follow us @PhillyDefenders (Twitter, IG, Tiktok) and on LinkedIn.
The Defender Association provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Defender Association complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.