Immigration Attorney Fellowship: Community Advocate

Afghan Support Network; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid time off & sick leave

Medical and dental insurance fully覆盖

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

The Afghan Support Network invites applications for an Immigration Attorney based in the Portland metro area. The role supports Afghan and immigrant communities with direct legal services and advocacy through the ECO fellowship and ASN collaboration.

Based primarily at Beaverton, the attorney will also spend time at the ECO office in downtown Portland, conducting clinics, client meetings, trainings, and universal-representation work. Oregon Bar admission is required or pending.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school by the fellowship start date.
• Bar admission in good standing or results pending; Oregon State Bar preference.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immigration legal screenings and intakes in person, by phone, and virtually; provide advice, referrals, limited services, or representation as appropriate.
• Represent eligible clients in removal proceedings and affirmative immigration matters before USCIS, immigration courts, and other agencies.
• Prepare and file applications, motions, briefs, declarations, supporting evidence, and other legal documents accurately and on time.
• Interview clients and witnesses, investigate facts, conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and maintain regular client communications.
• Participate in ECO clinics, case rounds, trainings, workshops, and fellowship activities.
• Deliver Know Your Rights presentations and community education in partnership with ASN, ECO, and others.
• Collaborate with interpreters, ASN staff, ECO attorneys, partner organizations, and community leaders for accessible services.
• Maintain complete, accurate, confidential client records and timekeeping in case-management systems.
• Follow professional-responsibility rules, confidentiality requirements, and grant procedures.
• Support program development, outreach, and referral systems to strengthen ASN’s immigration services.
• Occasional evening/weekend clinics and travel within Oregon.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Time management

Public-interest law

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Afghan Support Network invites applications for an Immigration Attorney based in the Portland metro area. The role supports Afghan and immigrant communities with direct legal services and advocacy through the ECO fellowship and ASN collaboration.

Based primarily at Beaverton, the attorney will also spend time at the ECO office in downtown Portland, conducting clinics, client meetings, trainings, and universal-representation work. Oregon Bar admission is required or pending.