Staff Attorney

Catholic Charities of Dallas [Official]; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Dallas is looking for an immigration attorney to counsel clients, manage cases, and represent them in immigration matters. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctor and relevant immigration experience. Strong advocacy and communication skills in both English and Spanish are essential. The role includes outreach activities and mentoring interns, creating an opportunity to contribute to the community significantly.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients regarding immigration matters.
• Manage immigration cases and prepare applications.
• Represent clients before immigration authorities.
• Provide outreach and direct legal aid.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish

Excellent advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required

Active bar license in any state (Texas preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for counseling clients regarding their immigration matters and for managing their immigration cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law.
• Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies.
• Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client.
• Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought, expenses related to applying for the benefit, and timeframes.
• Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials.
• Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed.
• Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee.
• Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics.
• Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures.
• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
• Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required.
• Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish
• Excellent advocacy skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
• Driving Record: N/A
• Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Strategy/Planning, and Management
• Industries
• Law Practice and Non-profit Organizations