Description
The Immigration Attorney manages a high-volume caseload involving a broad range of affirmative and defensive immigration matters including asylum family-based petitions and visas adjustment of status employment authorization applications naturalization hardship waivers cancellation of removal U- and T-Visas and related motions appeals and legal memoranda. The Immigration Attorney provides direct legal representation before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and other governmental agencies helping individuals and families seek protection stability and permanent lawful status in the United States.
Essential Functions
Provide comprehensive immigration legal advice counseling and direct legal representation with an emphasis on removal defense. Other matters will include affirmative asylum adjustment of status family reunifications naturalization U and T visas and other humanitarian and family-based relief applications.
Conduct client consultations evaluate eligibility and legal risk develop case strategy and explain legal options responsibilities timelines and potential outcomes in clear client-centered language.
Prepare review and file applications petitions motions briefs declarations exhibits and other supporting evidence ensuring submissions are accurate complete timely and consistent with applicable law and agency requirements.
Represent clients at USCIS interviews biometrics or related appointments when appropriate master and individual calendar hearings bond hearings and other proceedings before EOIR.
Pursue administrative appeals or motions to reopen or reconsider as assigned.
Utilize the teams calendaring and case-management system for filing deadlines hearings interviews work-permit renewals client follow-up and supervisory review.
Organize and maintain client files including updating thorough notes in a timely manner using the Docketwise immigration software management system.
Train interpreters volunteer attorneys and others to assist the legal team.
Devise creative solutions to maximize the legal teams efficiency in order to support the greatest possible number of clients many who have protection needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an ABA accredited school of law
Admitted to practice law in any State.
At least three (3) years of practicing immigration law with a preference for experience at a private law firm.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers other staff members and diverse community organizations and coalitions.
Demonstrated team-player with exemplary interpersonal skills in collaborating and communicating with others.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced nonprofit start-up environment.
Fluency in Spanish or other language is helpful but not required.
Ability to communicate effectively in legal and non-legal settings with a wide range of individuals and organizations; strong public speaking/presentation skills.
Ability to read analyze and interpret professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write grant reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
Attention to detail and accuracy strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and meet internal and external deadlines.
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing legal environment through the acquisition and application of new subject matter expertise.
Valid drivers license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications knowledge of database management.
The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities and requirements.
Benefits:
LSSNCA offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to
support health financial security professional development and work-life balance. Benefits may include:
These benefits reflect LSSNCAs commitment to a supportive inclusive and mission-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a lasting difference in the communities they serve.
Required Experience:
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