The University of Maryland SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors seeks an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of labor and sex trafficking. This role includes advising and representing clients in matters such as T and U visas, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, removal defense, adjustment of status, and other forms of humanitarian relief. The attorney will advocate for clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other agencies while working closely with social workers, clinicians, and community partners as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Join the SAFE Center and help to make a meaningful difference in human trafficking survivors' lives. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate staff members, providing crucial services with our social work, legal aid, mental health, and economic empowerment teams. Every day, you’ll see the impact of your work while growing professionally in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Immigration Staff Attorney
Qualifications
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Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
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Maryland bar admission strongly preferred
- Fluency in both Spanish and English
- Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed and survivor-centered representation
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
What We Offer
- Hybrid work environment based in College Park, Maryland
- Competitive salary: $90,500-$95,000
- Comprehensive University of Maryland benefits package
- Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting survivors of human trafficking
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