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About the Role
The Habeas Institute at UC Law SF's Criminal Justice Center litigates pro bono immigration habeas cases in federal district court, serving as a center for litigation and research. This role focuses on litigating habeas cases in the Northern District of California as part of the Bay Area Habeas Network (BAHN), challenging unlawful ICE arrests by filing petitions for writs of habeas corpus. The position offers a unique opportunity to hold ICE accountable and contribute to redefining legal community practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve one designated day per week as the on-call attorney assigned to file same-day habeas petitions and motions for temporary restraining orders for individuals arrested by ICE in the Bay Area and referred to the BAHN.
- Serve as backup coverage and respond to surges for BAHN.
- Develop new legal theories that expand the availability of habeas relief for people unlawfully detained by ICE in collaboration with partners.
- File other types of immigration cases in federal court as part of a coordinated strategy to bring more judicial review to unlawful agency action.
- Participate in all BAHN activities, such as trainings and meetings.
- Represent people in limited scope immigration matters, such as motions to reopen and pre-deprivation hearings.
- Support the work of coalition partners in impact litigation.
- Meet regularly with Habeas Institute faculty and students.
- Represent the Habeas Institute at meetings and public events and in the media.
- Work some nights and weekends.
- Assist with hosting habeas conferences and events.
- Work collaboratively with students enrolled in the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic on active habeas matters, including supervising their case work and providing substantive feedback on their writing and litigation strategy.
- Mentor pro bono practitioners who are handling immigration habeas cases, including through case consultations, trainings, and model filings.
Requirements
- Membership in good standing of the State Bar of California.
- 3+ years of experience representing people in immigration matters or 3+ years of federal litigation.
- Prior experience in federal court preferred.
- Interest in developing new legal theories and expanding caselaw.
- Highly collaborative.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong writing skills.
- Ability to work under time constraints.
- Genuine desire to work with, teach, and supervise law students.
- Strong commitment to integrity.
Skills
- Federal litigation
- Immigration law
- Habeas corpus litigation
- Legal research and writing
- Student supervision
- Mentoring
Location
- San Francisco, California
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $120,000
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
About the Company
- UC Law SF’s Criminal Justice Center has created a Habeas Institute to litigate pro bono immigration habeas cases in federal district court.
- The Institute serves as a center for litigation and research related to this important practice area.
- UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer.
- UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect.
- UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.