• Job Description

  Req#: 4038208

  The Immigration (Padilla) resource attorney (I: RA) will be responsible for providing support to the Bexar County managed assigned counsel (MAC) panel attorneys on immigration matters. The I: RA will provide immigration consultations for attorneys and clients, however, will not represent defendants on their immigration cases. The I: RA attorney will be available to sit with assigned counsel attorneys as first or second chair if feasible and no conflict of interest exists. The I: RA will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for court appointed attorneys on their work of assigned cases. The I: RA will be responsible for managing and monitoring intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases. The I: RA will be responsible for review of financial claims and monitoring adherence to caseload guidelines and provide support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues. The I: RA will assist the Director and Trial Division Chief with training, publications, and other duties as needed. The I: RA will also keep panel attorneys apprised of legislative changes and emerging issues in the field of immigration law.

  Grant Funded

  • Provide immigration consultations with panel attorneys and their clients
  • Keep apprised of legislative and legal changes and emerging issues in the field of immigration law
  • Support the Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in immigration matters
  • Serve as the primary liaison between MAC office and the courts on immigration matters
  • Assist panel attorneys as first or second chair counsel if feasible and no conflict of interest exists
  • Monitor and manage legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for panel attorneys in their work on appointed cases
  • Monitor and manage intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases
  • Review financial claims and monitor adherence to caseload guidelines
  • Provide support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues on immigration matters
  • Assist the Director, the Trial Division Chief with training, publications, and other duties as needed

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
  • Must be a member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing
  • Must be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law
  • Must have at least two (2) years of experience in the area of immigration law
  • Must have taken court appointments in criminal law matters and have at least one (1) year or more experience in the area of criminal law
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of the complex intersection between immigration law and state criminal law
  • Must practice client-centered representation
  • Strong public speaking skills and interpersonal skills
  • Skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the public
  • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
  • Must clear a pre-employment physical

  Working Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Working conditions are in an office environment
  • Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Occasionally move about the office
  • Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
  • Positions self to perform essential functions of the job
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position
  • Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement

  • Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

  Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  

  Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

  We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• About the company

  Bexar County (/bɛər/ BAIR, /ˈbeɪər/ BAY-ər; Spanish: ) is a county in the US state of Texas.

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