Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services

Overview

Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services

This range is provided by Church World Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$66,400.00 / yr - $83,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with clients; prepare clients for court appearances and / or USCIS interviews.
• Ensure adequate representation for CWS clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to : Immigration Interviews, Asylum Hearings; Master / Individual Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Incumbent may be required to appear on behalf of clients from all three of our South Florida offices at the immigration court and USCIS.
• Negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
• Draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
• Conduct weekly file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as pertains to professional service delivery.
• Supervise support staff personnel to ensure successful achievement of daily activities as they pertain to Staff Attorney duties. Ensure adequate review of immigration forms completed by the legal staff.
• Represent CWS / IRP at community-based organization meetings, and various Task Force meetings, related to immigration issues.
• Respond to requests for information posed by Staff and other legal service providers, as appropriate.
• Conduct legal research to support filed immigration applications.
• Provide legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of IRP legal and immigration services.
• Promote the CWS legal program through various media including newspaper, radio and television. Coordinate and plan outreach activities to achieve program goals.
• Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested.

Qualifications

Education : JD degree with specialization in Immigration law. Must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (state Bar preferred). Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration law, including asylum representation and working with vulnerable populations.

Experience : A minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration Law, including asylum representation. A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising others.

Other Skills : Spanish, Dari, or Pashto language skills desired. Superior written and verbal communication skills are required. The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and internet applications.

Driver's license : in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for occasional, reimbursable local travel.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

Equal Opportunity CWS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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