Last update: Monday May 13, 2013
Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) is one of the nation’s largest non-profit immigration law firms dedicated to protecting and promoting the basic human rights of immigrants. AI Justice pursues its mission through a unique combination of direct services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education at local, state, and national levels. Grounded in real world, real people experience, AI Justice’s direct work with immigrant clients informs its broader policy work. Its multicultural and multilingual staff also works to build alliances between immigrant and nonimmigrant groups, including the business community.
Employment
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Americans for Immigrant Justice. Americans for Immigrant Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Americans for Immigrant Justice does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of a person’s race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; marital, parental, or military status; sexual orientation; or political association or belief or other considerations prohibited by state or federal law.
Current Opportunities Available (2)
Grants Specialist
Duties
The Grants Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and reporting for the agency’s grants and contracts in conjunction with project attorneys. The position is responsible for identifying prospective foundations, corporations, and local, state and federal government agencies to diversify the organization’s funding base, writing proposals and grant applications, working with program staff to implement projects, monitoring funded work, and preparing reports and invoices for grant and contract managers.
Qualifications
- Experience writing grants and preparing reports for not-for-profit organizations necessary.
- Excellent writing and editing skills required.
- Good human relations skills needed, especially the ability to communicate well and work with contract managers, funders, partner agencies, and program staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to not-for-profit work necessary.
- Knowledge of local, state and national foundations helpful.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree a plus.
Location: Miami, FL
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply: Submit resume to info@aijustice.org. Please put GRANTS SPECIALIST in the subject line.
Interviews: Top candidates will be invited to interview and submit a writing sample and references. AI Justice is an EOE/AA employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
Lucha Staff Attorney
AI Justice’s Lucha Project, established in 1997, serves immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking. Lucha attorneys work with grant partners to provide coordinated services in South Florida. Lucha has been at the forefront of service provision, legislative changes, and national advocacy efforts.
Duties:
- Effectively manage large VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, & VAWA-related Removal Defense caseload
- Screen immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking for eligibility for immigration benefits
- Supervise legal interns and paralegals representing clients
- Represent AI Justice’s Lucha Project at community meetings, events, advocacy committees, task forces
- Collaborate with government agencies and community based organizations to improve systemic responses to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking
- Educate and provide technical assistance concerning immigration issues affecting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years immigration experience – including VAWA, U-visa, &/or T-visa experience
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and trafficking
- Experience training legal and social service advocates
- Excellent presentation skills for community outreach, education and training
- Strong writing, research and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills • Interest in policy advocacy at the national level
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Ability to work well with people of diverse educational, cultural and professional backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish REQUIRED
- Must be licensed to practice law in any state.
Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter that addresses the above-listed qualifications to mortiz@aijustice.org ; mail to Human Resources, AI Justice, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #400, Miami, FL 33137; or send by fax to 305-576-6273.
Interviews: Top candidates will be invited to interview and submit a writing sample and references. AI Justice is an EOE/AA employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
No phone calls please.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Throughout the year, AI Justice has various types of unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities throughout the year including legal services, development, proposal writing, administration, and policy. If you are interested in being considered for an internship, please submit a resume along with a cover letter stating your area(s) of interest and your availability. Send your application to: AI Justice Internships, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 400, Miami, Florida 33137 or info@aijustice.org. No phone calls please.
I was able to fully participate in helping an immigrant woman with her paperwork, specifically a U visa and a release request. The next week I was happy to hear that she was released from detention and I felt like I really helped her. After being here for only three weeks, I already know this is rewarding internship!
- Melissa Redondo, Intern since January 2012
Pro Bono Lawyers
To meet the need and demand for legal services, AI Justice welcomes lawyers who are seeking to donate their time and expertise to provide representation in immigration law cases. These donated professional services are a vital resource for AI Justice and allow us to maximize the number of immigration-related clients to whom we can provide legal assistance.
If you are interested in being considered for a providing pro-bono legal services, please submit a resume along with a cover letter stating your area(s) of interest and your availability. Send your application to: AI Justice Internships/PBL, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 400, Miami, Florida 33137 or info@aijustice.org.
I’m really passionate about the work that AI Justice does and after seeing it from the Board perspective, I wanted to give more hands-on help. I really love it.
- Cristina Dominguez, Esq., Pro Bono Lawyer since September 2011
