Description:
Purpose:To provide legal representation on a variety of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters before DHS, the Immigration Courts, and the BIA with initial special focus on Afghans evacuated under Operation Allies Welcome.
This is a part time job with an average of 25 hours per week
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.
Qualifications:
Education: JD degree with specialization in Immigration law. Must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (state Bar preferred). Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration law, including asylum representation and working with vulnerable populations.
Experience: 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.
Other Skills: Spanish, Dari, or Pashto language skills desired. 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.
Special Requirements:
This is a part-time position, about 25 hours per week.
