Part-Time Immigration Attorney — Impactful Civil Rights Advocate

Illinois Network of Charter Schools; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

403b retirement saving plan (if >20h/w

Zusammenfassung

Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide direct representation before EOIR, USCIS, DHS, ICE, CBP, and BIA, handling cases involving adjustment of status, U visa, T visa, VAWA, removal defense, and SIJS, among others.

The role requires collaboration with pro bono counsel, development of training standards, and ongoing study of immigration law. A JD and bar admission are required, with Spanish fluency strongly preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate Degree required.
• At least one year of immigration or human rights experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepares cases for interview or hearing and drafts legal papers.
• Collaborates with pro bono attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives on immigration matters.
• Monitors changes in immigration law and policy and advises on impact to clients.
• Represents Instituto at community events and conducts Know Your Rights workshops.
• Supervises intakes at off-site immigration clinics and provides technical support to pro bono counsel.

Kenntnisse

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Spanish fluency

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide direct representation before EOIR, USCIS, DHS, ICE, CBP, and BIA, handling cases involving adjustment of status, U visa, T visa, VAWA, removal defense, and SIJS, among others.

The role requires collaboration with pro bono counsel, development of training standards, and ongoing study of immigration law. A JD and bar admission are required, with Spanish fluency strongly preferred.