Academic ConnectThe Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI) provides pro bono legal consultations, representation, and social work support to members of the Harvard community whose immigration status is at risk. HRI is under the umbrella of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program.
The staff attorney position will be responsible for conducting individualized legal consultations and representation, as well as outreach and Know-Your-Rights (KYR) presentations, for Harvard community members who have concerns about their immigration status. The attorney will provide rapid response representation, including deportation defense and the filing of federal lawsuits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Liaising with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other government agencies, as necessary;
- Representing Harvard community members before administrative agencies, tribunals, and federal courts on immigration-related issues, including advocacy with CBP concerning international travel, waivers filed with the State Department and U.S. consulates, applications for bond and representation in removal proceedings, stays of removal and parole requests with ICE, habeas and mandamus petitions, temporary restraining orders, and petitions/applications before USCIS and EOIR;
- Drafting and keeping FAQ and KYR documents up-to-date for international students and staff at Harvard;
- Covering the on-call emergency line; and
- Attending meetings in the community, including with the local immigration coalition and American Immigration Lawyers Association.