Navigators – Associate Attorney

Christian Legal Society; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigators in Colorado Springs seeks an Associate Attorney to support the General Counsel across immigration, contracts, risk, intellectual property, and employment law. The role involves drafting legal documents, researching legislation, and preparing filings for USCIS petitions, visa matters, and related submissions.

The attorney will work with international staff, field administrators, and external counsel to ensure regulatory compliance and policy updates across worldwide operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in law with emphasis in immigration, IP, and contract administration for religious nonprofits
• Strong writing and analytical abilities
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and international staff

Responsibilities

• Support General Counsel in immigration, contract reviews, IP matters, and policy updates
• Prepare immigration filings and maintain filings/receipts
• Collaborate with staff and outside counsel on immigration and compliance
• Conduct legal research and provide analyses on legislation affecting ministry operations
• Maintain documentation and update e-files and tracking systems
• Participate in organizational governance and compliance activities

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Immigration law

Regulatory compliance

Policy reviews

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job or Position Title: Associate Attorney

Company or Organization: Navigators

Salary Information: $100 -$125K.

Job Description:

The Associate Attorney shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

This position will report to the General Counsel/SVP and will provide legal support across all aspects of the ministry’s worldwide operations, which will include immigration, contracts management, risk, compliance, intellectual property, and employment law.

Essential Functions

• Provide support to General Counsel in the areas of immigration research, drafting legal documents, contract reviews, constitutional law research and amicus briefs, intellectual property matters, budget projections and general policy reviews and updates.
• Assist field administrators, mission leaders and other personnel with immigration intake, fielding questions, and with general research in various fields of law.
• Collaborate with field administrators and international staff member(s) seeking immigration assistance, letters of invitation and/or filing of an employment visa or other immigration submission(s), providing overview of current immigration landscape, preparing, and submitting immigration applications and related documents for submission.
• Engage with outside immigration legal counsel, along with General Counsel, as needed for expert opinions on updated immigration policies, deadlines, requirements, and filing inquiries and immigration anomalies.
• Share responsibility for the following functions as assigned:
• Contract audit and review
• Intellectual Property tracking and management
• Policy review/audit/updating based on changes in legislation and compliance considerations
• Board reports for advisory committees and legal updates

Specific Immigration Functions

• Communicate effectively and clearly with staff members, field leaders and key stakeholders seeking immigration information.
• Conduct legal research and prepares/provides analysis of legislation in the immigration arena, keeping General Counsel abreast of updates and changes and submitting written reports on the same.
• Prepare proper and accurate immigration petitions and assembles related filing documents in accordance with USCIS petition filing requirements for Navigator staff in the spaces of R-1 (R-2 spouse/dependent),B1Visitor Visa, L-1, H1B Lottery, I-360, I-131, I-765 filings, and I-485, among other potential USCIS petition filings in accordance with USCIS-generated specifications
• Log, maintain, and track immigration filings and related Receipt Notices and expiration dates, on a weekly basis and creates reports on the same.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare/provide analysis of ministry impact in the areas of Campus Access, Religious Liberties, and other constitutional concerns.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist in maintaining, monitoring, and updating immigration e-files and tracking system on a regular basis.
• Maintain documentation of job duties performed with an updated log.
• Participate in events such as Navigator on-site events, Face-to-Face, Prayer Meetings, group Bible Studies, Nav2Nav gatherings, leadership training, team prayer, and spiritual formation training.
• Read spiritually and culturally developmental books and literature.
• Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Core Competencies

• Ethical Leadership: Must maintain sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion and serve as a role model for ethical behavior and ethical decision-making.
• Legal Expertise: An Associate Attorney must have a strong foundation in various areas of law relevant to the Navigators’ operations. This includes corporate law, contract law, legal risk management, employment law, intellectual property law, regulatory compliance, and immigration law.
• Business Acumen: Must understand the Navigators’ business model, and strategic objectives to provide effective legal counsel. Must align legal advice with the Navigators’ overall goals and contribute to decision-making processes from a legal perspective.
• Detail oriented: Strong attention to fine details and managing and organizing detailed data while balancing multiple projects.
• Communication Skills: Must have the ability to effectively communicate and convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders, including executives, employees, and external partners. Must be adept at conflict resolution.
• Self-Motivated: Will initiate projects and follow through to completion.
• Solution-Oriented: Able to troubleshoot and bring solutions to complex Issues
• Humble: Leading with a posture of humility and with a desire to serve.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience working within the field of law with an emphasis in immigration law, intellectual property, and contract administration, specifically for religious nonprofit organizations

Technical Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excellent business, and legal writing ability

Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong working relationships required. Ability to collaborate and communicate within a team, cross-missionally and cross-culturally

Education: Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. State Bar Licensure (Colorado and/or Federal licensure preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Stationary at desk for long periods of time
• Able to move throughout the building for meetings or in case of emergency
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands

• Ability to perform tasks under minimal supervision

Safety

• General company safety standards are acceptable

ATTENDANCE & REMOTE WORK

• General company attendance standards apply.
• Hybrid work schedule available and must be approved by the Supervisor