DESCRIPTION

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

AALDEF’s Immigrant Rights Program uses legal representation, litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and organizing to support Asian immigrants of all backgrounds. We are committed to advocating alongside directly affected immigrant communities for humane and dynamic immigration laws and policies, where the dignity of all migrants is realized.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Coordinate and conduct legal clinics, legal screenings, and intakes in conjunction with community-based organizations and partners;

 Provide direct representation to clients who are submitting affirmative applications before USCIS and/or are in removal proceedings in Immigration Court;

 Prepare community education materials and presentations and providing legal support to support community-based partners;

 Conduct outreach to community-based organizations and communities to provide information on updated laws and policies;

 Provide technical support to respond to immigration-related inquiries through our general intake and from community partners;

 Prepare both state and federal pardon applications;

 Manage docket organization, including organizing and timely reporting of cases on Legal Server;

 Maintain a working knowledge of laws, policies, practices in immigration law, particularly those impacting communities we work in, including those impacted by the criminal legal system;

 Provide supervision and mentorship to attorneys, community advocates, and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Demonstrated commitment to social justice, including familiarity with Asian American communities and issues

 At least five years of experience working as an immigration attorney, including experience representing individuals in removal proceedings

 Detail-oriented, organized, independent, and quick

 Excellent communication and advocacy skills

 Licensed to practice law in New York or another state

 Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

 This position is hybrid and includes a mix of in person and remote work

The ideal candidate will have:

 Experience collaborating with community-based organizations

 Familiarity with “crim-imm” issues

 Experience conducting policy advocacy

 Ability to speak an Asian language

SALARY RANGE

$100,000-$120,000

DEADLINE

The position will be filled as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025,

but interviews will happen on a rolling basis.

Email one PDF containing a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (one

of which should be a supervisee) to info@aaldef.org, with “Senior Immigration Attorney” in the

subject line).

AALDEF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Link to official job description: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/iroghafc/production/3bae8cf168aaac5740e2c2249d92299fb14a5a7f.pdf

Please click the following link for a copy of the General Jurisdiction Administrative Law Judge posting, Monday through Friday, with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Department of General Services, in Oakland. This posting is for one (1) vacancy. JC-406570 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

The RPA number for this recruitment is 25684-OAH and the final filing date is April 24, 2024. Your Application Package may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy Application Package should be filed in person or by mail directly to the Department of General Services at the addresses identified below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages (must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2024):

Department of General Services
Attn: Recruitment & Exam Services Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:

Department of General Services
Recruitment & Exam Services Unit
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES (PDF Version)

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework two (2) days a week, in accordance with the DGS Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Range A: Under direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (Sup ALJ) in the General Jurisdiction (GJ) Division, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in Range A conducts administrative hearings and routine assignments, typically involving relatively settled points of law and only one to two parties and few legal issues to develop skills to manage more complex hearings and assignments. The ALJ in Range A presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions in compliance with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.

Range B: Under general direction of the Sup ALJ in the GJ Division, the ALJ in Range B holds the journey level position and works independently within a broad and diversified assignment with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is assigned to specialized and difficult, sensitive, and controversial cases, often involving novel legal theories, unsettled points of law, multiple legal issues, multiple parties, or consolidated matters. The ALJ in Range B presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions. The position may lead and mentor other AUs by assisting and advising them on the analysis of complex or otherwise challenging legal or factual issues.

All duties are performed in accordance with applicable provisions of the APA, other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.