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About the Role
Role Overview
The selected attorney will:
- Serve as counsel of record on one federal habeas petition
- Design and facilitate a structured 4-week training curriculum
- Supervise 1–3 trainees drafting the petition
- Review and revise all filings
- Maintain full professional responsibility for the case
- Provide a short evaluation memo at the conclusion of the pilot
This is a limited-scope contract position.
Time Commitment
Approximately 35–45 hours over 6 weeks.
Weekly training sessions (virtual or hybrid)
Draft review and supervision
Filing and limited post-filing strategy guidance
Compensation
Flat fee: $3,000
Application Process
Interested attorneys should submit:
Resume or CV
A short statement (1 page max) addressing:
Your experience with federal habeas or detention litigation
How you would structure a 4-week training program (high level)
Your approach to supervision and mentorship
Confirmation of active bar status and federal court admission
Send materials to: support@juntoscommunity.org
Subject line: Denver Habeas Justice Clinic Attorney Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions to: support@juntoscommunity.org
Requirements
We are seeking an attorney who has:
Experience litigating in federal district court
Familiarity with habeas corpus and/or immigration detention cases
Strong legal judgment and ethical clarity
Experience mentoring, supervising, or teaching
A commitment to community-centered and trauma-informed lawyering
Admission to the relevant federal district court (or eligibility) required.
About the Company
Juntos Community is committed to helping undocumented immigrants overcome barriers to workforce access and career mobility, Juntos empowers our community with DACA support, educational workshops, and increased awareness around systemic challenges so that they can confidently thrive in their chosen careers.