Managing Attorney

CWS NorCal; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CWS seeks a qualified immigration attorney or legal professional to lead the day-to-day operations of the Legal Services Department, supervise staff, and review cases. The role focuses on representing clients before DHS, immigration courts, and the BIA, with emphasis on refugees, asylum seekers, and parolees.

The position requires coordinating grant reporting, training staff, and expanding pro bono efforts while ensuring robust client advocacy across USCIS and EOIR proceedings.

Qualifications

• JD degree required and active bar license in the relevant state.
• 3–5 years' experience in immigration law; experience with refugees and asylum.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Legal Services team.
• Provide legal representation before DHS, Immigration Courts, and BIA.
• Coordinate grant proposals, renewals, and program reporting.
• Develop and deliver staff training and pro bono initiatives.
• Ensure adequate representation in USCIS and EOIR proceedings.

Skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Data tracking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

This positionis responsible fortheday-to-dayoperations of theLegal Services Departmentincluding supervision ofprogram staffand case review. The incumbent alsoprovideslegal representationonavariety of humanitarian immigrationmatters before DHS, the Immigration Courts, and theBIAwith special focus onrefugees, asylum seekers, and parolees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises legal work and staff/interns of the Legal Services team. Assigns and reviews cases.
• Supervisesthe provision ofcore services includinglegal screeningsandKnow Your Rights.
• Assists the Regional Director in meeting program requirements including tracking data, preparing reports, and writing grant renewals.
• Providesin-house training to staff across legal programs.
• Develops and coordinates pro bono attorney project for theLegal Services program.
• Ensuresadequate representation forlegal caseloadat USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to:Immigration Interviews; Asylum Hearings; Master Calendar Hearings; Motions to change venue,re-calendar,terminateand suppress; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Negotiateswith USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
• Conductslegal researchto support filed immigration applications. Draftssupplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; preparesand filesimmigration applications and motions; preparesother ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Properly managesclient appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
• Provides guidance in local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of immigrants, refugees, entrants and asylum seekers.
• Provideslegal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications andnew programson behalf of CWS.
• Informsof complaints, issues and/or problems fortimelyinvestigation and resolution.
• Representsthe program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Undertakes other duties asassigned.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• License in good standing in the state in which incumbent will be working.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in immigration law.
• Experience with refugees, asylum representation, and working with vulnerable populations.

Other Skills: Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a fast-paced work environment. Membership in the state Bar of where incumbent will be working. Driver’s license in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for frequent, reimbursable local travel.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
• 14 Official Holidays
• 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts