SIJS Habeas Project Attorney

• Litigate habeas petitions on behalf of detained SIJS youth, particularly those raising complex or novel legal theories.
• Train, mentor, and develop networks of attorneys to provide habeas representation to detained SIJS youth.
• Develop written resources and materials to assist attorneys representing detained SIJS youth in federal court.
• Serve on the End SIJS Backlog Coalition's leadership team and partner with impacted youth leaders.

This role directly defends immigrant youth who have survived abuse, abandonment, and neglect from detention and deportation, working to secure permanent legal protection for them in the United States.

• 4-8 years of experience in federal litigation, legal advocacy, and movement lawyering.
• Significant experience representing detained immigrants, particularly in habeas litigation.
• Excellent federal litigation, research, writing, and communication skills.
• J.D. or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar and one federal court.

Compensation and benefits are not specified in the posting.

The National Immigration Project is a national membership organization of attorneys, advocates, and community members that has litigated, educated, and advocated for over 50 years to support those harmed by immigration and criminal systems. The End SIJS Backlog Coalition works to end the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status backlog and protect the rights of SIJS youth.