Immigration Attorney

Selfhelpelderly; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Selfhelpelderly seeks an Immigration Attorney in San Francisco to provide immigration legal counsel and representation to clients. The role requires a law degree and includes responsibilities like providing naturalization services, legal advice, and maintaining client information in compliance with agency policies.

The ideal candidate must communicate well, be organized, and ideally be bilingual in English and Cantonese or Mandarin. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with two years of legal experience or associate degree with three years of legal experience.
• Law degree with 5 years’ experience practicing immigration law.
• Sensitive to the needs of the elderly and diverse ethnic cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and comprehensive legal advice to clients.
• Provide naturalization services such as direct representation and completing applications.
• Handle client information in accordance with the agency’s policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English and Cantonese or Mandarin

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with two years of legal experience

Law degree with 5 years’ experience practicing immigration law

Job description

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Immigration Attorney

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2174

Salary Range: $45.00 To $65.00 Hourly

Title: Immigration Attorney

Department: Social Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Summary: Provide immigration legal counsel and direct representation to SF pathways participants and in-house clients in applying for immigration benefits. Provide legal information sessions for citizenship class students as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Provide clear and comprehensive legal advice to clients. Researches the law and consults experts when necessary.
• Provides naturalization services such as direct representation, completing applications, assisting in securing waivers, and providing information and referrals.
• Handles client information and files in accordance with the agency’s policies.
• Attends trainings required to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with two years of legal experience or associate degree with three years of legal experience.
• Law degree with 5 years’ experience practicing immigration law.
• Sensitive to the needs of the elderly and to diverse ethnic and minority cultures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese, Mandarin or other languages a plus.
• Must be organized and able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Proficient in MS Office and the internet.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call [phone] for special assistance.