**Bender's Immigration Bulletin is looking for an article on US v. Balsys, a June 25, 1998, US Supreme Court decision.  E-mail to Dan Kowalski at kowalski@ryan-law.com if you are interested.

**The Midwest Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC), a division of Travelers and Immigrant Aid/Chicago Connections, Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Managing Attorney for its immigrant legal services program.  Experience in immigration law is required, and experience in the supervision of attorney and paralegals in an immigration law setting preferred. Candidates should be admitted to the bar, have excellent writing, editing and speaking skills, be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to speak and write Spanish fluently.  The attorney in this position would have the following responsibilities:

--Supervise the work of attorneys and accredited representatives providing direct services in MIRC's 2 Chicago offices;

--Manage a high-volume program providing legal services for low-income immigrants;

--Oversee special immigration projects in detention, domestic violence, education, visa processing, naturalization and deportation defense;

--Occasional fundraising activities.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, the names and telephone numbers of two references, a confidential salary history and requirements to: 

Mary Meg McCarthy, Director
Midwest Immigrant Rights Center
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (312) 629-1960 ext. 4514
FAX: (312) 551-2214

AA/EO--Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.  A Heartland Alliance Partner.


**The Washington Alliance for Immigrant and Refugee Justice (WAIRJ) is a non-profit, statewide alliance of organizations and individuals committed to advancing the civil and human rights of immigrants and refugees.  It engages in community education and organizing, policy development and monitoring, and information sharing.  WAIRJ has two offices, one in Seattle and one in Granger, Washington.

WAIRJ is offering the position of the Eastern WA Projects Coordinator, a full-time, permanent position based in Central Washington to carry out WAIRJ program goals in Central and Eastern Washington.  The salary range for the position is between $32,000 and $37,000 DOE plus benefits.  The position will remain open until it's filled.

The person in this position will have the following responsibilities:

--Working with the Director, staff and membership to develop and carry out WAIRJ policy goals in Central and Eastern WA through education and grassroots organizing in immigrant and refugee communities.

--Developing relationships with immigrant and refugee activists and community groups in Central and Eastern WA to keep abreast of their concerns.

--Monitoring legislation and writing media and community education materials on immigration-related housing and employment issues.

--Assisting raids resistance project coordinator in conducting outreach, media advocacy, and public-policy work to resist civil and human rights abuses during immigration law enforcement activity.

--Participating in relevant conference calls, meetings, and conferences.

--Administrative duties, as required.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

--Knowledge of immigration-related laws and policy trends, including welfare "reform."

--Demonstrated commitment to immigrant and refugee justice, and an understanding of its connections to broader social and economic justice issues.

--Five years or more of community organizing skills and experience, particularly in ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

--Strong knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal legislative and political processes - some experience with political analysis preferred.

--Experience working with the media, and strong oral and written communication skills.

--Organized and computer proficient.

--Self-directed and able to work cooperatively with others.

--Ability to handle multiple projects and to work well under pressure.

--Bilingual in Spanish and English.

To apply, send resume, references and writing sample to:

Soya Jung
WAIRJ
909 Eighth Avenue
Seattle, WA  98104

WAIRJ is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


**The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is seeking an experienced public affairs specialist to be the Director of Media Relations in their Washington, DC office.  Responsibilities of the position include supervising public affairs officers and staff, developing and implementing effective communications strategies, advising senior officials on media policies and programs, and responding to national and international media inquiries.  The salary ranges from $72,000 to $91,000 per year.  Spanish language skills are helpful, but not required.

For more information about the position and evaluation criteria, please call (202) 514-2530 and ask to have Vacancy #98-27-22001 sent to you.  All applications must be postmarked by July 31, 1998.

[Thanks go to Dan Kowalski for passing on this information]