Church World Service · 1 day ago
Part-Time Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services - Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time, Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$34.05/hr - $42.56/hr
2+ years expChurch World Service is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals around the world. They are seeking a Part-Time Staff Attorney to provide legal representation on various immigration matters, particularly focusing on Afghans evacuated under Operation Allies Welcome. The role involves conducting legal screenings, preparing clients for court, and advocating for immigrants and refugees.
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Responsibilities
Conducts legal screenings and prepares clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews
Ensures adequate representation for CWS clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration and Asylum Interviews, Asylum Hearings; Master Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Negotiates with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients
Conducts legal research to assess eligibility for benefits/relief and support pending immigration applications. Drafts supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepares and files immigration applications and motions; prepares other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests
Properly manages client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests
Provides guidance in local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of immigrants, refugees, Cuban/Haitian Entrants, and asylum seekers
Provides legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of CWS local office legal and immigration services
Assists leadership in preparing reports and compiling data as requested
Keeps supervisor informed of complaints, issues and/or problems for timely investigation and resolution
Works closely with supervisor to keep informed about immigrant issues
Represents the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position
Undertakes other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD degree with specialization in Immigration law
Must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (state Bar preferred)
A minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration Law, including asylum representation
A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising others
Superior written and verbal communication skills are required
The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and internet applications
Driver's license in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for occasional, reimbursable local travel
Preferred
Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration law, including asylum representation and working with vulnerable populations
Spanish, Dari, or Pashto language skills desired
Benefits
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
14 Official Holidays
Sick Days accrued monthly
Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
Church World Service
Church World Service is a group of churches of various denominations that have come together to help the poor and needy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joanne Rendall
CFO and Senior Vice President
Alicia Roda-Pearsall, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner II
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