MAC Immigration Attorney

Job Title

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Summary

Under general direction, Immigration Attorney will support panel attorneys on immigration matters. Will provide immigration consultations for attorneys and clients, however, will not represent defendants on their immigration cases; also will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for court appointed attorneys on their work of assigned cases. Will assist the Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Holistic Services with training, publications, and other duties as needed in the field of juvenile defense. Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in immigration matters

• Provides immigration consultations with panel attorneys and their clients

• Stays informed of legislative changes and emerging issues in the field of immigration law

• Serves as the primary liaison between MAC office and the courts

• Assists panel attorneys as first or second chair counsel if feasible and no conflict of interest exists

• Monitors and manages legal resources made available through the MAC; physically and electronically for panel attorneys in their work of appointed cases

• Monitors and manages intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases

• Reviews financial claims and monitor adherence to caseload guidelines 

• Provides support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and must have at least two (2) years’ experience in the area of immigration law; must have taken court appointments in criminal law matters and have at least one (1) year or more experience in the area of criminal law

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law and must maintain good standing with the State Bar of Texas

• Must have in-depth knowledge of the complex intersection between immigration law and state criminal law

• Must practice client-centered representation

• Strong public speaking skills and interpersonal skills; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy

• Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the public

• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.