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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston · 1 day ago

Cabrini | Staff Attorney - HAP

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Staff Attorney for the St Frances Cabrini Center for Legal Assistance. The role involves providing direct legal representation to clients in immigration matters, including legal research, case management, and community outreach.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings

Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets

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 such as assisting with in house meetings and trainings

Qualification

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)Licensed to practice lawLegal researchLegal writingCase managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationNegotiation 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

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