IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY CONSULTANT

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Public Advocacy, is seeking a qualified immigration attorney consultant to provide consultation services on client cases involving immigration collateral consequences of a criminal matter. The consultant will review provided facts and circumstances around criminal cases involving non-citizen clients, advise criminal defense attorneys on potential collateral consequences, and assist in educating defenders on immigration consequences for non-citizen clients. The consultant must have a Juris Doctorate degree, experience with federal immigration code, and be licensed with the Kentucky Bar Association or another jurisdiction. The contract is expected to last for approximately 200 hours, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional two-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing consultation services on immigration collateral consequences • Reviewing facts and circumstances around criminal cases involving non-citizen clients • Advising criminal defense attorneys on potential collateral consequences • Assisting in educating defenders on immigration consequences for non-citizen clients • Traveling for case reviews or meetings, with expenses reimbursed upon approval