Sr. Helpline & Immigration Counsel

Job Title: Senior Helpline & Immigration Counsel

Reports to: Legal Services Director

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Prepared: April 2026

Location: Fully remote; (U.S.-based; authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available)

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a legal services and advocacy organization that represents people in crisis, reshapes the law, and builds a network of lawyers working for reproductive justice. If/When/How defends and furthers reproductive justice in courts, capitols, and communities. We are creating a future where every one of us has the power and support to make decisions about our bodies, families, and communities, without barriers, coercion or punishment, in safety and with dignity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, people throughout the U.S. have been confused about their legal rights and potential risk.

If/When/How’s Repro Legal Helpline provides free and confidential legal services for pregnancy, birth, abortion, and parenting throughout the country. We believe we should all have the power and support to make decisions about our bodies, families, and communities, without coercion or punishment. And until that is a reality, the Helpline supports people by answering questions about the laws throughout the U.S., providing brief civil legal services, and supporting people in legal emergencies.

If/When/How seeks an experienced immigration attorney with management and mentorship experience to join our team as Senior Helpline & Immigration Counsel and expand our capacity to provide compassionate, thoughtful, legal services to people from all 50 states and U.S. Territories who call our Repro Legal Helpline. This attorney will join a 10-person Legal Services Team and will work closely with the Legal Services Director to develop internal policies on immigration defense that support our team’s cutting-edge work. In addition to working closely with all Helpline Counsels, this role is supervisory and will include maintenance of a limited project/case load. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated commitment to defending people, their families, and communities against state violence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Helpline Services & Development:

• Provide high-quality, person-centered legal services on the Repro Legal Helpline.
• Work closely with the Legal Services Team to develop the Helpline’s capacity to field immigration-specific concerns, including mentoring and supporting Helpline Counsel on Helpline inquiries involving immigration.
• In partnership with the Legal Services Team, continue to grow the Helpline into a nationally-known, highest quality legal resource with the capacity to serve all callers, including those who speak languages other than English, seeking legal information or advice about their reproductive lives (e.g., potential criminalization, youth access to abortion, birth justice, family policing, local resources, and more).

Litigation & Legal Support:

• Work closely with the Litigation Team in its defense of criminalized clients who also have immigration legal needs; conduct research, including Padilla analyses, to inform defense strategy, and consult or co-counsel with local immigration counsel on behalf of those clients as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Legal & Policy Department litigators on amicus briefs and, from time to time, other litigation at the intersection of immigration and reproductive justice.

Research, Policy, & Outreach:

• Keep abreast of evolving legislation and case law impacting the legal services provided by the Helpline, including, among other things, changes to judicial bypass procedures for young people, prosecutions for self-managed abortion, and bans on abortion and abortion support.
• Research and draft written publications, including know-your-rights materials, on topics directly related to the Helpline, including but not limited to criminal, family, youth access, birth justice, and immigration laws.
• Represent, as appropriate, the organization and its work in public settings, including in presentations, at coalition meetings and conferences, to funders, and to the press.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise Helpline Counsel(s) including managing performance, monitoring capacity, and supporting professional development and well-being.
• Model respect for the organization’s policies and systems by consistently applying policies and using the systems in accordance with said policies.
• Participate in the Managers Cohort.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Participates in staff meetings, department meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Willingness to participate in internal volunteer committees to help co-create a vibrant, equitable, and collegial work environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate data in Salesforce.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• J.D. and bar admission in at least one state
• Minimum of 6-8 years of legal experience
• At least 4 years of experience in immigration defense
• At least 2 years of experience supervising skilled attorneys

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish is required
• Fluent in written and spoken English is required
• Commitment to social justice and racial justice/anti-racist principles
• Familiarity with reproductive health, rights, and justice issues and frameworks
• Ability to thrive in a remote workplace and willingness to build relationships virtually
• Collaborative team player with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrated good judgment with the ability to prioritize, make decisions, predict outcomes and problem solve
• Ability and willingness to keep confidential information and follow security procedures
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams by fostering collaboration, setting clear expectations, resolving conflicts, promoting accountability, and supporting professional growth through clear communication, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
• Flexibility and adaptability to change and growth
• Excellent communications skills: writing, speaking and listening, with an emphasis on clear analytical writing ability
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, G-Suite tools, and other common workplace apps

UNION AFFILIATION: If/When/How is a unionized workplace. This role is not eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Legal Services Director and works closely with the Legal Services Team. Also collaborates with the Strategic Advocacy Team and the Repro Legal Defense Fund.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:If/When/How maintains a virtual office and supports remote working and flexible work days, including a 4-day work week. Reimbursements for home office equipment and supplies are available. Occasionally, employees may be expected to be available during off-hours and/or to attend events (e.g., conferences, staff retreats) on nights or weekends.

Please note that this role requires the employee to be located within the United States. We are unable to consider applicants residing outside of the United States at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Most work will be done on a computer (although attending conferences may require transporting materials and the ability to carry 10 lbs), with exception of handwriting cards. Requires typing and participating in meetings (live and virtual). Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these and other essential functions.

TRAVEL: Regularly, possibly monthly, travel within the continental U.S. may be required. Additional travel will be required to support teamwork and attend staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

BENEFITS: If/When/How provides a generous benefits package consisting of fully paid insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, and disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation; retirement plan; sick leave, vacation (starting at 15 days a year, upfront), and holidays; plus, a one-week office closure in December. Employees also receive generous professional development stipends and paid membership to professional associations.

If/When/How provides a generous benefits package consisting of fully paid insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, and disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation; retirement plan; sick leave, vacation (starting at 15 days a year, upfront), and holidays; plus, a one-week office closure in December. Employees also receive generous professional development stipends and paid membership to professional associations.

• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish is required
• Fluent in written and spoken English is required