The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona. Through our programs today, we provide services to the more than 3,200 men, women, and children that are detained in Florence, Eloy, and Phoenix, Arizona on any given day. The Florence Project is nationally known for providing high quality legal services, and supports initiatives for national change in immigration law and policy.
The Florence Project is hiring a legal assistant with our Florence Team. The position start date is in mid-August. The legal assistant will work with detained clients in four facilities as part of a team with two staff attorneys, and under the supervision of a managing attorney. S/he will conduct client intake interviews, assist with applications for relief from removal, and help prepare individuals for their final immigration court hearings both one-on-one and in group workshop settings. The legal assistant maintains his or her own caseload and is also responsible for scheduling client visits, daily case management, obtaining and preparing supporting documentation including country conditions and legal research, communicating with family members, and supporting attorneys with legal cases when needed. S/he is also responsible for data entry and preparing monthly statistics for grant reporting purposes.
The position is based in Florence, Arizona, a rural prison town approximately 60 miles south of Phoenix and 70 miles north of Tucson. The position is for a minimum one-year term. Starting salary is $27,000 plus health, vision and dental insurance, and generous vacation and leave benefits.
The Florence Project seeks individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and who are comfortable working in a detained setting. We seek hard-working team players who are flexible and who enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and high volume non-profit setting. Prior work or internship experience in immigrant rights, human rights, LGBTQ rights, criminal justice, mental health advocacy, or in a non-profit legal services setting is a plus. The applicant must have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Fluency in Spanish required.
How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to jobs@firrp.org. Applications are due by May 19th and applicants are encouraged to apply early. The Florence Project values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and members of under-represented or disadvantaged communities.
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