Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Staff Attorney - Stanford Law School

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Staff Attorney position must have:

• A J.D. and at least 3 years of experience representing clients in removal defense matters including appeals (3+ years of experience preferred)
• Experience conducting one or more forms of broad-based immigrants’ rights advocacy, including complex litigation in the federal courts, administrative and legislative advocacy, public education, media work, or grassroots organizing
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct staff
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Membership in a state bar

Spanish language fluency and membership in the California Bar are additional plus factors.

Applicants should submit application materials by applying through the Stanford Careers website https://careersearch.stanford.edu/ (reference job number 106939). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the expectation that interviews will begin in August 2025 for a preferred start date in fall 2025. Applicants should submit:

• A current resume or CV
• A cover letter no longer than two pages describing prior experience in immigration litigation and advocacy
• A list of at least three references
• A complete law school transcript
• A sample brief that the applicant authored (without substantial editing by others) that was filed in immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, or the federal courts.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a two-year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension based solely on the Law School's discretion.

The expected pay range for this position is $111,866 - $146,847 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.