Description:

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area was founded in 1918, and its mission is to welcome, educate and serve immigrants, refugees and their families as they join and contribute to the community. A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services provides immigration legal services, English and civic education, and other services throughout the Bay Area, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers. A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services offers a team-oriented, collegial and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate employees.

At A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services's dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is reflected in the work that we do. We are committed to equity and believe deeply in the value of diversity of race, sexual orientation, gender identify, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us human.

Job Summary:
The Senior Staff Attorney supports A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services's mission by providing quality immigration-specific legal service, advice, and representation in support of low income individuals; provides supervision for staff, volunteers and new hires; represents A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services at events for clients, and partner organizations; and maintains high standards for legal protocols and record keeping.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide eligibility and risk assessment, full representation, brief service, and/ or legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based and humanitarian immigration petitions, waivers, U Visas, DACA, DAPA, naturalization, consular processing, adjustments of status, and removal defense.
Train and supervise legal practitioners, administrative support staff, paralegals, legal interns and other volunteers.
Develop community relationships. Responsible for workshops, clinics, outreach activities and information sessions for immigrants, social service agencies serving immigrants, local government, and community based organizations. Outreach and workshops requires occasional evening and weekend events.
Comply with A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services's policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices for non-profit immigration law practice, including legal ramifications, fee collection, maintenance of client files and data for reporting requirements. Participate in regular peer review meetings and legal trainings.
Assess fees for services, sign contracts with clients, work with administrative staff to ensure fees are collected and applications are filed in a timely manner.
Participate in meetings on behalf of A Nonprofit Providing Immigration Legal Services and its partner organizations and collaborators.
Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education & Certification: J.D. from ABA certified law school or international equivalent. A current Bar Membership in good standing.
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in immigration law assisting immigrants with U-Visas, VAWA self-petitions, family visa petitions, waivers, DACA, naturalization.
Advanced legal research and writing skills.
Dedicated to providing high quality legal assistance and capable of handling complex legal issues on behalf of low-income immigrant populations.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Experience in developing and providing services to the target population preferred.
Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional time management skills – ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of the low-income, culturally diverse newcomer community.
Familiarity with the region and knowledge of local resources, public systems, and area philanthropy preferred.