Immigration Attorney (Limited Term)

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Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

Organization Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.

Position Summary

The Immigration Attorney will play a critical role in World Relief Western WA's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. The primary role of the Immigration Attorney will be to provide representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the EOIR - Immigration Court and to individuals needing assistance filing applications with USCIS. The position is funded by the WAMASS program and is expected to be funded through June 2026. The position may be extended.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until June 30th, 2026 and contingent upon funding extension.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide substantive legal screening to determine clients' benefit eligibility
• Explain immigration benefits and advise clients on best actions to take for their specific case
• Assist clients with completing applications for immigration benefits
• Provide representation to individuals in removal proceedings before EOIR - Immigration Court
• Provide representation to individuals needing assistance filing applications with USCIS
• Help clients advocate for themselves when they are interacting with government agencies
• Perform factual and legal research for personal caseload and in support of other ILS team members
• Communicate clearly with clients about all matters related to their immigration situation
• Advocate zealously for clients
• Maintain up-to-date records of client data and case progress in LawLogix and Excel
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date case files with the most recent client documents and government notices
• Respond promptly to client emails and phone calls and submit inquiries to DOS, USCIS, DHS and EOIR, as needed
• Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting (timekeeping, timesheets, training tracking)
• Train other ILS team members on relevant legal topics and how to file immigration petitions / motions
• Attend trainings to promote ongoing knowledge of immigration law
• Maintain knowledge of significant policies, laws and trends in immigration law and share updates
• Assist with promoting WRS Immigration Legal Services to immigrant populations and participate in community education events
• Make referrals internally and externally as appropriate

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

$78,400 - $80,800 a year

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment.

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