The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. The Council brings together individuals adept at solving problems and employs four coordinated approaches to advance change—litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications.?  

Position Summary 

The Part-Time Habeas Attorney is tasked with supporting the IJC team and our pro bono attorney volunteers with our habeas work. This will entail gathering information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States and assisting in the mentorship of attorney volunteers on habeas cases. This part-time contract position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week, to be worked flexibly depending on the requirements of IJC. 

Essential Job Functions 

Research and materials development (50%) 

• Research and gather information and guides about habeas in multiple jurisdictions across the United States 
• Create and edit manuals, practice advisories, samples, and other materials to support attorney volunteers working on habeas cases 
• Ensure that habeas materials are kept up-to-date as needed 

Volunteer mentorship (50%) 

• Assist in the mentorship of attorney volunteers working on habeas cases 
• Support volunteers by answering questions and providing guidance on habeas  
• Participate in training webinars about habeas as needed  

• J.D. Active and in good standing with a U.S. state bar 
• Member of at least one federal district court bar 
• Admitted to and experience with at least one Texas district court strongly preferred 
• Immigration habeas experience required  
• Commitment to the mission of the Immigration Justice Campaign and the American Immigration Council 
• Solid research skills 
• Excellent writing and editing skills 
• Ability to guide and mentor other attorneys 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and multiple assignments through effective time management 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, strategies, and circumstances 

This job is a remote position. While remote, this job operates in a professional office environment and will require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and technology such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The Council will provide a laptop and other equipment needed to perform the job. Staff must supply their own office space and furniture.   

Application Process: To ensure a complete application, all candidates must submit the required materials, including a resume and cover letter, through our application portal. As part of our interview process, candidates may be asked to participate in virtual interviews, which will require on-camera presence.