The Staff Attorney will lead and support California immigration enforcement policy advocacy, coalitions, decarceration campaigns, legislative analysis, legal technical assistance, trainings, written resources, media strategy, grant reporting, and partner engagement. The role focuses on the intersection of immigration and criminal legal systems, requires substantial writing and public speaking, and involves travel throughout California and occasionally the United States.

Provides advanced criminal-immigration legal expertise through technical assistance, legal research, practice advisories, trainings, policy advocacy, grant support, and litigation or amicus support. The attorney advises public defenders and immigration advocates, develops legal resources, analyzes legislation and case law, builds relationships with defender offices and community partners, and represents the organization before stakeholders and courts. Travel is required for trainings, meetings, funder visits, and events.