Practitioner in Residence
Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice Seeks
Practitioner in Residence for Detained Immigrant Representation
Project Seton Hall University School of Law has an immediate
opening for a full-time experienced immigration attorney to serve
as a Practitioner-in-Residence in its Center for Social Justice,
Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic. This is a
year-round non-teaching position and is entirely grant-funded. The
Center for Social Justice is home to the Law School’s vibrant
clinical program including civil litigation; equal justice; family
law; health justice; immigrants’ rights/international human rights;
and impact litigation. Furthermore, the Immigrants’
Rights/International Human Rights Clinic is one of four partners in
an exciting and innovative project, funded by the state of New
Jersey, to provide legal representation to detained and
non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings. Seton Hall Law’s
Immigration Detention Project encompasses a Managing Attorney,
three full-time Practitioners-in-Residence, two clinical faculty
members, two Immigration Detention Fellows, clinical and extern law
students, and two full-time paralegals. The ultimate goal of the
Project is to provide universal representation to immigrants
detained in New Jersey. Working with the detention team, the
Practitioner-in-Residence will represent both detained and
non-detained immigrants before the Immigration Court, Board of
Immigration Appeals. Duties and Responsibilities: Working with the
detention team, the Practitioner-in-Residence will represent both
detained and non-detained immigrants before the Immigration Court,
Board of Immigration Appeals. This is a full-time, non-academic
position. Continuation of the position is dependent on the renewal
of grant funding. At this time, the position follows a hybrid model
(with three days/week in the office and two remote). Required
Qualifications: • A J.D. or LL.M. and membership in a bar of any
state (NJ bar membership is a plus, though not required) • At least
2 years of experience in immigration removal defense • Commitment
to ensuring that detained and non-detained immigrants have access
to counsel and due process • Ability to work independently and as
part of a team • Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications: • Strong preference for bilingual
English/Spanish applicants • Experience in habeas litigation in
federal court (preferred) Licenses and Certificates: Admitted to
the Bar of any state in the U.S. Salary Range: $67,898 - $93,359
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Benefits Information: For details about
employee benefits, see:
https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Life today is
complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive
package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich
your life. These benefits are important elements of your total
university compensation package. Benefits include but are not
limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance,
dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. Physical
Demands: General Office Environment Special Instructions to
Applicants: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter,
resume, list of three references, and unofficial law school
transcript at their earliest convenience. The cover letter should
address all of the position requirements listed above. Seton Hall
University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Keywords: Seton Hall University, New Jersey, Hackensack , Practitioner in Residence, Legal , Newark, New Jersey
