Description:
The Immigrant & Refugee Services Division at A Non-Profit Organization seeks a Staff Attorney to manage a caseload of defensive and affirmative matters and assist with legal orientation programming. Under the supervision of the Director, Immigrant & Refugee Services, the Staff Attorney is responsible for the following primary job duties:Providing direct representation for non-detained individuals:
- Conducting client interviews
- Researching legal issues
- Determining and implementing legal strategy
- Drafting court filings, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Drafting applications for immigration benefits
- Appearing in immigration court and family court
- Appearing for USCIS benefits interviews
- Keeping detailed digital case notes and records
- Reporting data on monthly/quarterly/annual basis and as otherwise required by funder
- Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in New Jersey
- Ability to handle several projects and tasks simultaneously
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Proficiency in Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese preferred
