Staff Attorney

U.S Comm for Refuge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Dallas, TX is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide immigration legal services to refugees and immigrants, including intake, consultations, and representation before USCIS and immigration courts.

The role includes preparing complex applications (VAWA, U-Visas, asylum, DACA) and supervising a Legal Assistant, collaborating with community partners. Ideal candidates hold a JD, are licensed, have at least two years in immigration practice, fluent

Qualifications

• JD required with bar license; admitted to practice in good standing.
• Minimum two years of experience in immigration law.
• Strong writing and intercultural communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and database programs.
• Flexibility for occasional evening and community-based work.
• Spanish language fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and provide consultations to determine eligibility.
• Prepare and submit immigration applications (VAWA, U visas, asylum, etc.).
• Refer clients to community partners and coordinate services.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and BIA; attend hearings and Infopass.
• Assist in grants, contracts, and reporting; provide trainings and outreach.
• Supervise the Legal Assistant and maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish fluency

Legal writing

Immigration law

Education

J.D. with bar license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Staff Attorney

Humanitarian Legal Services Full-Time Professional Dallas, Texas, Dallas, TX, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 2571

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org .

OVERVIEW

Each year refugees and immigrants come to the United States to seek a better life and/or protection from persecution in their home country. To help them build their lives in the United States, USCRI offers pro-bono and low-bono legal services for these refugees and immigrants by providing competent and comprehensive immigration legal services through grant - and government-funded programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting intakes and providing legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal relief;
• Preparing and submitting immigration applications for the following:
  • Applications for VAWA, U-Visas, and T-Visas;
  • Adjustment of Status;
  • Asylum;
  • Special Immigration Juvenile Status;
  • Family reunification petitions;
  • Consular processing;
  • Temporary Protected Status;
  • DACA;
  • Waivers of inadmissibility; and
  • Additional benefits such as employment authorization documents, travel documents, renewal of permanent resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship, and FOIAs;
• Making appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partners;
• Representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including attending immigration interviews, immigration court hearings, and Infopass appointments;
• Assisting in the development of grants or contract proposals and reporting;
• Conducting outreach, leading trainings, and participating in networking activities;
• Providing functional supervision of the Legal Assistant;
• Maintaining bar membership through continuing legal education; and
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Attorney.

REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. with a valid license to practice law, member of the State Bar preferred;
• At least two (2) years of experience practicing immigration law;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability;
• High-level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs;
• Flexibility for occasional evening and community-based work required ;
• Spanish language fluency;
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred;
• Willingness to be part of a team and also work independently is desirable; and
• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training;
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Suchaccommodationsmust be requested by the applicant to be considered.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• References will be required at time of the final interview.
• No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
• Work Location : In -person ( possible consideration for a hybrid work environment).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.