JOB
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
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 mattersServe as the primary liaison between MAC office and the courts on immigration mattersAssist 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
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 EMPLOYERBexar 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.
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