Senior Immigration Attorney – IMLP Lead

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

9 paid holidays with year-end break

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

403b retirement plan with 5% match

FMLA

Wellness Program

EAP with counseling and resources

Development stipends

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) in Nebraska is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Legal Department. This role focuses on comprehensive direct representation and project management within the Immigration Medical-Legal Partnerships (IMLP) program, serving diverse clients with complex immigration needs.

Based in Lincoln or Omaha, the Senior Attorney collaborates with Legal Directors, healthcare partners, and other teams to deliver high-quality legal services, develop

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska or able to obtain a Nebraska license.
• At least two years of immigration law practice experience preferred.
• Spanish language ability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation and manage immigration-related projects.
• Represent clients before Nebraska state courts, Omaha Immigration Court, and USCIS.
• Maintain case records and timely client communication.

Skills

Nebraska Bar License or eligible

Immigration law experience

Spanish language ability preferred

Initiative & decision-making

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) in Nebraska is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Legal Department. This role focuses on comprehensive direct representation and project management within the Immigration Medical-Legal Partnerships (IMLP) program, serving diverse clients with complex immigration needs.

Based in Lincoln or Omaha, the Senior Attorney collaborates with Legal Directors, healthcare partners, and other teams to deliver high-quality legal services, develop