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RAICES · 3 months ago

Staff Attorney-RCIS (32187)

Dallas, TX, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$70K/yr - $84K/yr

0+ years exp

RAICES is dedicated to providing legal services to individuals seeking relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in various immigration matters, conduct thorough screenings, and ensure accurate case data management while supervising legal assistants and engaging in community outreach.

CommunitiesLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides direct representation to a large caseload of individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may be before the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Conducts thorough immigration screenings for consultees to assess for immigration relief, including explanation of their rights and available options, benefits and risks of applying, processes, and costs if any

Coordinates for additional client services as necessary with the Litigation Unit, the RAICES Bond Fund, The Social Programs, and Advocacy Department

Ensures entry to timely, accurate, and detailed case data according to grantor provisions and as required by RAICES

Contributes to grant reporting, as applicable

Supervises case work of assigned Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Assistants, Interns, or other non-legal staff as applicable

Represents RAICES in occasional community presentations, outreach, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and/or media interviews

Provides pro se assistance to prospective clients and

Other duties as assigned