Senior Immigration Attorney — Leadership & Mentorship

Catholic Charities of the East Bay; Richmond (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the East Bay in Richmond, CA is seeking a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide affirmative immigration counsel and direct representation before USCIS and related agencies. You will support the Immigration Legal Services Division with case strategy, quality assurance, and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, legal mentorship, and collaboration with community partners, with emphasis on serving low-income individuals and families in Alameda and Contra Costa

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum three (3) years of immigration legal practice experience in affirmative immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal consultations and case assessments for immigration benefits and relief.
• Provide direct representation in affirmative immigration matters (family-based immigration, naturalization, waivers, DACA, SIJS, asylum, etc.).
• Prepare and review immigration applications, supporting documents, briefs, declarations, and correspondence.
• Represent clients before USCIS and other administrative agencies as appropriate.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide guidance to assigned staff and interns.
• Develop legal resources, templates, and best practices for the program.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active membership in the California State Bar

Job description

Catholic Charities of the East Bay in Richmond, CA is seeking a Staff Immigration Attorney to provide affirmative immigration counsel and direct representation before USCIS and related agencies. You will support the Immigration Legal Services Division with case strategy, quality assurance, and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, legal mentorship, and collaboration with community partners, with emphasis on serving low-income individuals and families in Alameda and Contra Costa