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Church World Service · 4 months ago

Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Church World Service is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals around the world, particularly focusing on supporting refugees and vulnerable populations. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation for clients, manage case files, and ensure thorough representation at immigration hearings and interviews.

AssociationInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews with clients; prepare clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews

Ensure adequate representation for CWS clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration Interviews, Asylum Hearings; Master/Individual Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Incumbent may be required to appear on behalf of clients from all three of our South Florida offices at the immigration court and USCIS

Negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients

Draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests

Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests

Conduct weekly file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as pertains to professional service delivery

Supervise support staff personnel to ensure successful achievement of daily activities as they pertain to Staff Attorney duties. Ensure adequate review of immigration forms completed by the legal staff

Represent CWS/IRP at community-based organization meetings, and various Task Force meetings, related to immigration issues

Respond to requests for information posed by Staff and other legal service providers, as appropriate

Conduct legal research to support filed immigration applications

Provide legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of IRP legal and immigration services

Promote the CWS legal program through various media including newspaper, radio and television. Coordinate and plan outreach activities to achieve program goals

Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested

Qualification

Immigration lawAsylum representationLegal representationSupervisory experienceLegal researchMS Office proficiencySpanish languageDari languagePashto languageCommunication skills

Required

JD degree with specialization in Immigration law

Must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (state Bar preferred)

A minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration Law, including asylum representation

A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising others

Superior written and verbal communication skills are required

The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and internet applications

Driver's license in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for occasional, reimbursable local travel

Preferred

Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration law, including asylum representation and working with vulnerable populations

Spanish, Dari, or Pashto language skills desired