Senior DOJ-Accredited Immigration Representative

La Maestra Community Health Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

La Maestra Community Health Centers seeks a Senior Accredited Representative to provide immigration legal representation, consultations, and supervision of partially accredited staff. The role involves preparing and filing immigration forms, representing clients before USCIS and EOIR, and collaborating with a team to ensure high-quality services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (JD preferred/LLM preferred), current CPR certification, and DOJ accreditation (preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, JD preferred/LLM preferred.
• Certification: DOJ Accreditation (preferred).
• Requirements: Current Valid CPR Certification (required); Spanish (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent detained and non-detained clients in immigration matters before EOIR, USCIS, and other agencies.
• Prepare and file a variety of immigration forms and applications.
• Provide legal advice and consultations to clients on eligibility for benefits and relief.
• Assist as co-counsel in other providers’ cases.
• Cover for other providers’ court appearances and interviews.
• Maintain accurate case files and manage caseloads for timely service delivery.
• Conduct client intake interviews and educate clients about rights and options.
• Collaborate with community organizations for advocacy and outreach.
• Ensure compliance with DOJ policies and submit required reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal consultations

Case management

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD preferred

LLM preferred

Tools

DOJ Accreditation (preferred)

CPR Certification (required)

Job description

La Maestra Community Health Centers seeks a Senior Accredited Representative to provide immigration legal representation, consultations, and supervision of partially accredited staff. The role involves preparing and filing immigration forms, representing clients before USCIS and EOIR, and collaborating with a team to ensure high-quality services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (JD preferred/LLM preferred), current CPR certification, and DOJ accreditation (preferred).