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World Relief · 15 hours ago

Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

World Relief is seeking a licensed attorney to join their Immigration Legal Services department, which provides low-cost legal counsel and representation to the immigrant community. The attorney will be responsible for providing direct legal counsel, representing clients, and managing a caseload throughout the Chicagoland area.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Legally screen and advise clients regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies

Represent an appropriate case load as determined by client demands under the supervision of the Managing Attorney

Conduct legal research, prepare immigration paperwork, and write responses to Requests for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny, and Notice of Intent to Review correspondence

Represent clients in person at USCIS interviews and possible “re-interviews”

Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors

Comply with WRC ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and attorney ethics under the oversight of the Managing Attorney

Specific projects as assigned by the ILS Director, Managing Attorney, or ILS Manager

Participate in immigration law trainings relevant to experience and needed expertise

Receive case management training on LawLogix as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief Chicagoland

Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal trainings, webinars, roundtables, and research in order to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience under the oversight of the Managing Attorney

Participate in weekly application case review time and case questions meetings as assigned

Qualification

Licensed attorney (J.D.)Immigration law knowledgeBilingual English/SpanishLegal researchCase management trainingCross-cultural communicationAsylum case preparationProblem-solving skillsFlexibilityTeam collaboration

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required

Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills and working with interpreters

Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment

An attorney (J.D.) licensed to practice law in the United States