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Research Associate (Rapid Response Attorney)

Rutgers University
United States, New Jersey, Newark
May 15, 2025
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Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate (Rapid Response Attorney)
Department Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office
Salary Annual Salary
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
Rutgers Law School seeks to hire a Full-Time Rapid Response Immigration Attorney to begin immediately. The Attorney can be based in Newark or Camden, New Jersey. The attorney will provide immigration representation to Rutgers' immigrant and international students at risk of detention and deportation. The attorney must be an experienced immigration attorney with expertise in deportation defense and the filing of federal lawsuits, including temporary restraining orders, habeas motions, and other emergent filings. This person's primary job would be to prepare and plan for the immediate and emergent needs of Rutgers immigrant and international students and to represent these students until alternate counsel can be obtained.

Legal representation of Rutgers' immigrant and international students at risk of deportation or detention
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 25FA0519
Posting Open Date 05/08/2025
Posting Close Date 06/30/2025
Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
JD, licensed to practice law in New Jersey or another state and willingness to become admitted into the NJ Bar, bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in immigration law, excellent oral and written communication skills. and expertise in deportation defense and the filing of federal lawsuits, including temporary restraining orders, habeas motions, and other emergent filings
Equipment Utilized
Basic computer and word processing skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Desk job with some travel to court, detention centers, and meetings
Overview
Statement
Posting Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/250681
Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Camden and Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.


Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.



Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement


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