Immigration Staff Attorney — Hybrid & Impact-Driven

Church World Service, Durham; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Official Holidays

Sick Days Off

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Zusammenfassung

Church World Service in the United States is seeking an immigration attorney to provide legal representation to clients under CWS contracts. The position includes case file reviews, court appearances, and service delivery with a hybrid work arrangement (two days in the office, three days remote).

You will conduct intake interviews, represent clients at USCIS and EOIR, perform legal research, manage caseloads, and support grant applications while engaging with communities and partners.

Qualifikationen

• JD degree with specialization in Immigration law. Must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (state Bar preferred). Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration law, including asylum representation and working with vulnerable populations.
• A minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience with immigration representation and removal proceedings required along with other areas of Immigration Law, including asylum representation.

Aufgaben

• Conduct intake interviews with clients; prepare clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews.
• Represent CWS clients as primary attorney of record at USCIS and EOIR, including hearings; submit briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Engage with USCIS and other immigration agencies on behalf of clients and/or in support of clients' immigration cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other ancillary immigration papers.
• Manage caseload and maintain client files in good order and in designated database; conduct periodic case reviews.
• Represent CWS at community meetings and participate in education and outreach activities.
• Support the development of grant applications and reports, and new programs.
• Promote legal service program and program vision through various media including newspaper, radio and television.
• Prepare packages and provide primary representation before USCIS or EOIR to assist in the fee-for-service program for the office.
• Provide support for paralegals, including but not limited to training, reviewing packages, and preparing program documentations as necessary.
• Supervise designated paralegal(s) when needed.
• Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested.

Kenntnisse

Cultural competency

Fluent English

Spanish language fluency preferred

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ausbildung

JD degree in Immigration law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Immigration case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Church World Service in the United States is seeking an immigration attorney to provide legal representation to clients under CWS contracts. The position includes case file reviews, court appearances, and service delivery with a hybrid work arrangement (two days in the office, three days remote).

You will conduct intake interviews, represent clients at USCIS and EOIR, perform legal research, manage caseloads, and support grant applications while engaging with communities and partners.