Overview
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is the largest membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States, with over 700,000 members from 175 countries. ASAP members gain access to critical resources and join a collective effort to protect the rights of asylum seekers.
The Role
ASAP’s systemic reform team is looking to hire a Litigation Staff Attorney. ASAP’s systemic reform team focuses on participatory impact litigation, press, and advocacy efforts for ASAP’s 700,000+ members. ASAP’s litigation advances our members’ collective priorities by representing the membership as a whole, pursuing class actions, and/or representing individual asylum seekers and other immigrants. We work closely with our members to ensure our litigation work reflects their needs, experiences, and priorities. ASAP’s docket includes challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act, constitutional claims, writs of mandamus, and class action litigation.
Responsibilities
Support federal litigation through legal research, drafting, and editing.
Maintain litigation case files, ensuring entries, deadlines, and internal systems are current and easy to navigate.
Represent ASAP in federal court and before federal agencies.
Serve as a primary contact for ASAP members engaged in litigation.
Train and support ASAP members who have an interest in advocacy or media work around ASAP members’ policy priorities.
Develop relationships with partner organizations and attorneys, and speak on coalition calls on behalf of ASAP.
Qualifications
A J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
Fluency in either Spanish or Haitian Creole is required.
Minimum of 3-7 years of federal litigation (clerkships included) or immigration direct services experience.
Experience with direct representation of immigration clients, litigation, and policy and strategic communications are highly valued.
Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in working closely with members, clients, and other directly impacted individuals.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple matters and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent oral communication skills, including in legal advocacy and public communication.
Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues clearly, accessibly, and in a well-organized manner.
Prior experience working on behalf of asylum seekers and immigrants.
Ability to be flexible and quickly learn and adapt to new processes, systems, and tools.
Open communication, collaboration, and a positive attitude even under stress.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, with a range of $110,000-$130,000. ASAP offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance coverage for the employee at no cost, 401K matching, generous paid vacation, personal, and sick days, and paid parental leave.
Location
ASAP is a 100% remote organization with no physical office locations. Staff may work remotely in any of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., excluding U.S. territories.
How to Apply
ASAP is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should fill out this brief survey. A cover letter is not required. This will be a rolling process, and we will prioritize applications that are submitted quickly.