Full-time Position: Fellowship in Global Rights and Immigration Detention
Date posted: January 6th, 2023
Organization: Global Rights Advocacy (GRA)
Duration: One-Year fellowship for a human rights lawyer funded by the Legal Foundation of Washington (Accelerator Grant)
Location: Most work will be done in person in Tacoma and Seattle.
Requirements: JD and bar license required (WA license preferred). Spanish fluency is necessary. More qualifications specified below.
Approach: Using International Human Rights Law and international litigation, as well as Immigration Law and possibly US/state courts.
Key Responsibilities:
Streamlining and organizing Global Rights Advocacy's fact-finding and advocacy at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma, WA.
Coordinating visits requests from current immigrants detained, partner organizations and clients.
Weekly visits to immigrants detained at the NWIPC to conduct human rights intakes, gather evidence on the conditions of detention, and provide basic legal orientation.
Preparing research, legal documents and briefs in support of litigation before international bodies (e.g., Inter-American Human Rights System, UN Treaty Bodies, United Nations Special Procedures), and in support of advocacy before government agencies and international organizations.
Maintaining and managing communication with clients, advocates, and civil society partners. Attending coalition meetings and reporting on briefings, congressional hearings, symposia, and other meetings.
Providing basic legal orientation to detained immigrants, ensuring that their human rights abuses are addressed.
Building a network of advocates to compile detailed reports for submission.
Collaborating with a range of organizations to strengthen advocacy and impact.
Request and coordinate visits or hearings by the UN or IACHR, if granted.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in immigration law and international human rights law. Experience with a legal clinic, working with detained individuals, or related experience is highly valued.
Fluency in Spanish is required. Other languages are a plus.
Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Aptitude to collaborate with a multicultural team, as well as numerous advocates and civil society actors in the region.
Ability to work independently; self-motivated and organized.
Commitment to social justice and human rights.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of detained immigrants and engage with grassroots organizations. Ability to work on cases and matters before the Inter-American and UN human rights systems.
Mentorship and training from experienced human rights lawyers.
Salary $60,000 per year, plus benefits package.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and writing sample/excerpt (5 pages maximum) to agonza@globalrightsadvocacy.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until position is filled as soon as possible.