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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston · 2 months ago

Cabrini | Staff Attorney - FVP

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Family Visa Program. The role involves providing direct legal representation to clients in immigration matters, including preparation for court hearings and legal consultations, while also supervising legal assistants and engaging in community outreach.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS

Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements

Attendance and participation is mandatory in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings

Comply with all contract requirements

Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations

Provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program

Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Director and Managing Attorneys

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Licensed to practice lawBilingual in English & SpanishLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsMulti-cultural sensitivityImmigrant communityBasic typing skillsMS Office proficiencyConfidential information handling

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Preferred

Excellent legal research and legal writing skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously

Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office

Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Experience working with low-income immigrant community

Company

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is a non-profit religious institution that provides social programs and services.

Founded in 1943

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://catholiccharities.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

2024-07-25Grant

Leadership Team

Cynthia Nunes Colbert

President/CEO

Bart Ferrell

Chief Operating Officer

Recent News

Seattle TechFlash

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's president and CEO to retire after 13 years

2025-06-26

Houston Business Journal

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston lays off 120 workers, cites federal block on contracts

2025-02-14

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