Apply for Job Job ID372086 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9735 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Minnesota Habeas Project Staff Attorney James H. Binger Center for New Americans University of Minnesota Law School Job Summary: The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney Position with the Binger Center to work with partners and volunteers of the Minnesota Habeas Project to provide representation to individual noncitizen clients in habeas corpus petitions. The full-time position will begin as soon as possible and is anticipated to be a one-year commitment, with an option to renew based on project needs. Appointment: This is a 100% time, renewable, 12-month professional appointment. The initial appointment will be for one year. The appointment may be renewed for up to an additional two years following the successful completion of the first year, and based on the current needs of the project. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the mentorship of Binger Center faculty and staff, the Minnesota Habeas Project Staff Attorney will work with partners to review new client intakes for habeas representation, assess eligibility, and place them with volunteer attorneys. The staff attorney will track case law and trends in immigration habeas cases and provide guidance and support to volunteer attorneys who provide pro bono representation to clients through the project. The staff attorney will work with partners at Minnesota State Support to ensure that the clearinghouse of training and template materials is maintained to include the most current and relevant resources for volunteer attorneys. Specific duties include: Develop legal arguments for habeas petitions and prepare templates for pro bono attorneys. (25%) Independently manage a docket of habeas case filings. (20%) Coordinate and collaborate with a panel of habeas mentor attorneys, providing support to volunteer attorneys. This may include facilitating connections between volunteers and mentor attorneys, hosting mentor roundtables, and onboarding new mentors interested in assisting volunteers. (15%) Conduct and lead training on habeas practice. (10%) Engage law students to support the work of the project through legal research, document drafting, and case summaries (10%) Organize, lead, and oversee regular meetings of the Minnesota Habeas Project to discuss litigation strategies, which includes stakeholders internally and externally to the Binger Center. (10%) Liaise among legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and accurate case data management. (5%) Ensure timely and accurate data tracking of Habeas Project work for stakeholders and members of the public. (5%) Qualifications Required Qualifications J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in at least one state (whether Minnesota or another state) and be eligible for admission in state and federal court in Minnesota, if not already admitted. Preferences Strong preference will be given to recent law school graduates with a demonstrated commitment to a career providing comprehensive legal representation to noncitizens in federal and administrative courts, particularly those who hope to pursue such a career in Minnesota. Preferred applicants will have experience in relevant immigration litigation, such as petitions for review in circuit courts and habeas and mandamus actions in federal district court, spanning substantive areas that include, but are not limited to, the intersection of immigration and criminal law ("crimmigration"), immigration detention, post-conviction relief, and due process in removal proceedings. This includes experience gained in law school immigration clinics, or other immigration experience gained during law school. Proficiency in Spanish or other languages widely spoken in immigrant communities in Minnesota will be considered favorably. Applicants should have superior academic records, exceptional writing ability, and proven commitment to public service. Individuals who have graduated from law school in the past 1 - 3 years, including those completing judicial or other relevant clerkships, are encouraged to apply. About the Department About the Binger Center for New Americans The James H. Binger Center for New Americans ("Binger Center") is a comprehensive immigration law center composed of four interrelated clinics- the Detainee Rights Clinic, the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, the Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic, and the Rural Immigrant Access Clinic-as well as an education and outreach program. The Center's mission is to protect and advance the rights of noncitizens through advocacy, litigation, and community education. The Binger Center was created and operates as a collaborative partnership with the pro bono programs of Minnesota's leading law firms and the state's principal non-profit immigration legal services providers: the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and The Advocates for Human Rights. The Binger Center is housed within the Legal Clinics at the University of Minnesota Law School. The Law School currently offers over 25 clinical courses with a broad range of subject matter. Eleven in-house clinical faculty members and over twenty part-time adjunct instructors teach in the program. The Law School is committed to providing national leadership in clinical education and ensuring that students are prepared for the increasing complexities of legal practice in a diverse community. About The Minnesota Habeas Project The increase in the detention of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Minnesota has led to a collaborative effort to quickly develop and launch a project to provide urgent representation in petitions for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court for noncitizens detained in Minnesota The Minnesota Habeas Project will assist unlawfully detained immigrants by connecting them to pro bono lawyers who can file habeas petitions for them in federal court seeking their release from immigration detention. The Project is a collaborative effort by the Binger Center and local and national partners, including non-profit immigration legal service providers, law firms, members of the immigration bar, and pro bono volunteer attorneys. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100%Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
