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NPAworldwide · 4 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$68K/yr - $125K/yr

0+ years exp

NPAworld is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation and assistance in immigration cases. The role involves conducting legal reviews, maintaining an active caseload, and engaging in community outreach related to immigration services.

Recruiting

Responsibilities

Provide direct application assistance with immigration cases

Undertake administrative and logistical duties related to direct application assistance

Conduct legal review of immigration cases

Provide legal representation for diverse clients with immigration cases before USCIS and Immigration Court

Maintain an active caseload to meet project deliverables

Travel to USCIS Field Offices, detention centers, and immigration court to represent clients in immigration matters

Organize and implement various immigration trainings to staff and community partners

Work with intake staff to review and approve appointments, provide immigration legal consultations, answer immigration-related questions, and review documents

Provide technical assistance, legal review, and/or coordination support of workshops and clinics

Help develop and execute community outreach strategies for the Immigration Services Program, including how to inform appropriate responses to community needs and requests

Conduct outreach engagements with local community-based organizations and partners to present information sessions on Immigration, Naturalization, and Immigrant Rights

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D.California State Bar membershipImmigration experienceLegal writingBilingual fluencyCommunity outreachOrganizational skillsEffective communicationSelf-motivated

Required

J.D. and active membership in California State Bar

Minimum 0-3 years of immigration experience, including immigration court experience, with experience working with victims of crimes and removal proceedings

Experience assisting immigrant, limited English speaking, and/or low-income clients

Excellent legal writing, speaking, and organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients

Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Availability and willingness to regularly travel within the county and state

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Access to a reliable means of transportation required