Description:
Major Responsibilities:- Develop SOAR's pro bono program, by engaging current and prospective law firms and attorney in SOAR's work. Conduct training, orientation, and ongoing support for SOAR's pro bono attorneys and volunteers.
- In coordination with the Director and SOAR Leadership Team, develop SOAR Legal's programmatic responses to various immigration legal and policy changes.
- Provide direct legal representation to low income clients with USCIS administrative applications on a broad range of immigration cases including: family based petitions, asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, deferred action for childhood arrivals, U visas and other immigration remedies.
- Manage SOAR's Externship Program by supervising legal interns, coordinating assignments, providing training and conducting evaluations.
- Plan and coordinate SOAR virtual and in-person Legal Clinics.
- Recruit, train, and provide support for volunteer attorneys, law students, and legal assistants.
- Hold community presentations on immigration topics.
- Submit monthly reports on services rendered.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.
Knowledge: Must be a lawyer in good standing with the Bar of any state, and meet the requirements of ORS 9.280 and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct; Must have at least five years of experience practicing immigration law (gained as either an attorney or accredited representative); Proven proficiency using software programs for data and word processing; Must possess valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.
Skills: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances; Treat all individuals with respect and dignity; Excellent time management and attention to deadlines.
Effort: Proven organizational skills and ability to maintain calm, professional manner.
Responsibility: Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team; Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism.
Working Conditions: Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
Desired Qualifications:
Fluent in Spanish and English.