Immigration Attorney - UUM Focused, Catholic Charities East Bay

Immigration Attorney – UUM Focused, Catholic Charities East Bay

Catholic Charities East Bay is a nationally accredited non-profit social services agency. Since 1935, we have provided innovative solutions to help people who struggle with poverty and other complex issues. We offer immigration legal services, housing assistance, Mental Health Services, Violence Prevention, and more.

Position :

The Immigration Attorney provides direct legal representation to clients in family-based immigration, U / T / VAWA applications, DACA and naturalization cases. This position has an emphasis on representing unaccompanied minors (UUM) and families with young children, including asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status applications, as well as other available remedies. The attorney works with legal program staff to provide guidance and assistance on cases. The attorney also provides community education presentations on immigration law and immigrant rights. Salary : $68,000-84,600 per year.

Responsibilities :

• Provide direct legal services by meeting with clients, preparing applications for relief, drafting client declarations, and submitting cases to Executive Office for Immigration Review ("EOIR") and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS").
• Represent clients in immigration court hearings and administrative interviews before EOIR and USCIS.
• Attend trainings and courses to remain updated on immigration law and policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information in database.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervision of legal department volunteers.
• Participate in workshops for the public and collaborative partners on basic pathways to

citizenship, benefits eligibility, understanding individual rights, and other topics.

Qualifications :

to prioritize across multiple types of work.

Acrobat, and database software.

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