Staff Attorney - CCEOK

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (Clinic); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey’s End seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to provide high-quality immigration services to low-income clients in Eastern Oklahoma. You will interview clients, assess eligibility, prepare applications, and represent clients before USCIS, DOS, EOIR, BIA, and federal court.

The role requires a J.D. and bar admission; Oklahoma Bar preferred, 2–3 years of immigration experience, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team while maintaining cultural

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar admission in any state required; Oklahoma Bar preferred.
• 2–3 years of immigration or related legal experience.
• Experience in a legal environment and with immigrants or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow beyond comfort zone.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Competence in communicating with diverse backgrounds in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen clients to assess eligibility for immigration services.
• Prepare applications, petitions, motions and supporting documentation for submission to USCIS, DOS, EOIR, BIA and federal court.
• Provide direct representation to clients in all areas of immigration law and coordinate all aspects of the client’s case.
• Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and engage in continuous learning to develop and deepen legal expertise.
• Case management and client communications, file management and reporting requirements.
• Community education and outreach in the immigrant community and participation in events and workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

J.D. and Bar admission

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Office 365

Job description

This full-time benefited position provides high-quality legal services to low-income individuals in assessing their eligibility for immigration benefits and then helping them apply for those benefits. This position will prepare cases for submission and represent clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS), Department of State (DOS), Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) and Board of Immigration Appeals.

Purpose

Called to bring dignity, justice, and hope to the immigrant among us by providing direct legal services in immigration matters to low-income clients in Eastern Oklahoma so they can fully engage in and contribute to our community.

The Staff Attorney must exemplify Journey’s End’s core values in their work. These values include intercultural responsiveness, integrity, person-centered, empowerment, and exemplary service.

Ministerial

• As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, both professional and personal conduct must align with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church.
• Pray daily for the needs of the poor through personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration.
• Be willing to learn and apply Catholic teaching in your role.
• Help foster a shared culture of ministry across program operations and management.

Leadership

• Take ownership of CCEOK’s overall vision and understand your vital role in helping to accomplish the program’s mission, strategy, and goals.
• Participate in building a collective learning environment that fosters curiosity, personal and professional growth, and a commitment to excellence.
• Serve as a positive example and peer mentor to colleagues and volunteers within the program and always strive to be the consummate team player.
• Comply with agency, departmental and accreditation guidelines

Immigration Legal Assistance

• Interview and screen clients to assess eligibility for services, prepare applications, petitions, motions and supporting documentation for submission to USCIS, DOS, EOIR, BIA and federal court.
• Inform clients of possible benefits under INA and accompanying regulations.
• Provide direct representation to clients in all areas of immigration law and coordinate all aspects of the client’s case, including client communication, relevant research, drafting personal statements, preparing immigration forms, writing briefs, drafting court motions and orders, appearing with clients at USCIS interviews and court hearings, and advocacy with law enforcement and other agencies.
• Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and other immigration related developments and engage in continuous learning to develop and deepen legal expertise.

Case Management

• Manage a caseload under the supervision of the Director.
• Responsible for case management database maintenance, documentation and record keeping of client cases and other reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate case analysis notes, implement manager and peer feedback, promptly follow-up with clients as needed, comply with all deadlines, and adhere to all case management procedures.

Community Management

• Work cooperatively with other agency staff, referral sources and community resources to obtain and coordinate services for clients.
• Provide education and outreach in the immigrant community.
• Participate in community events and immigration relief workshops.
• Engage in community and stakeholder meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification / Education

• J.D. and admittance to the Bar of any state required, Oklahoma Bar preferred
• Work experience in the immigration legal field, or other legal field (2-3 years)
• Experience working in a legal environment and/or other relevant experience working with immigrants and/or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Willingness to learn new things and grow outside of comfort zone.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Competence in communicating and interacting with others of diverse cultural, geographic, and economic backgrounds in a professional and compassionate manner, including interacting with individuals experiencing substantial levels of emotional, physical, financial, or other hardship.
• Computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365.