Description:
The candidate provides legal advice and representation in accordance with the best practice of the profession. Assists the Director of Immigration Legal Services with all internal and external reporting and with the supervision of assigned interns/volunteers.Responsibilities:
- Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client as to possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
- Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview, drafting of documents, correspondence, and client applications/petitions.
- Conduct outreach activities in the community related to legal issues.
- Assist with the supervision of DOJ Specialists and assigned interns/volunteers.
- Ensure the timely submission of all external and internal program reports.
- Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
- Filing of family petitions before USCIS.
- Preparation and proper filing of pleadings, case briefs, and motions before Immigration Court.
Requirements:
- Law Degree (J.D.) required.
- Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or South Carolina (South Carolina Bar Preferred).
- Completion of Continuing Legal Education, in addition to all licensing requirements for the Jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice.
- 1+ year experience in Immigration Law.
- The ability to speak, write, and read Spanish and English is required
- Knowledge of filing Family petitions to USCIS