Part-Time Immigration Attorney — Meaningful Advocacy

Institute For Latino Progress; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

403b retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide direct legal representation before EOIR, USCIS, DHS, ICE, CBP, and BIA. The focus includes adjustment of status, U visa, T visa, VAWA, removal defense, SIJS, and related matters, under supervision by the Lead Staff Immigration Attorney.

The position involves supervising intakes at off-site clinics, developing training materials, and staying current on immigration law and policy.

Qualifikationen

• Public speaking, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex immigration law.
• Team player with nonprofits experience.

Aufgaben

• Prepare cases for interview or hearing and draft legal papers.
• Develop and implement case strategies and manage caseload.
• Collaborate with pro bono attorneys and DOJ representatives.
• Provide training materials for immigration staff and pro bono attorneys.
• Monitor changes in immigration law and policy; adapt client services.
• Represent Instituto at community functions and events.

Kenntnisse

Public speaking

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide direct legal representation before EOIR, USCIS, DHS, ICE, CBP, and BIA. The focus includes adjustment of status, U visa, T visa, VAWA, removal defense, SIJS, and related matters, under supervision by the Lead Staff Immigration Attorney.

The position involves supervising intakes at off-site clinics, developing training materials, and staying current on immigration law and policy.