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Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston Apr 19,2017 Location Houston TX
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Senior Attorney The candidate will provide direct legal representation to UCs in removal proceedings regardless of eligibility for relief, maintaining an active caseload of 40-50 cases. Will also: refer vulnerable children to social services; prepare clients for master hearings and individual hearings, asylum office interviews, state court hearings, USCIS interviews, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals; write memoranda of law and briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before state court, immigration court, the BIA, and other immigration agencies. Conduct client intakes, client meetings, hearing preparation, legal research and writing, prepare and file petitions for immigration relief. Perform case management tasks on client's case and record (calendar events, maintain case file notes, correspondences, memo and case records). Maintain case statistics, generate statistical and narrative report for internal and grant reporting purpose. Supervision and ongoing training/mentorship: Work under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, Assistant Director and Legal Director to provide day-to-day supervision to the legal team comprising of staff attorneys, legal fellows, pro bono counsel, caseworkers, legal clerks and interns.Initiate and/or coordinate legal team meetings and trainings addressing procedural and substantive practice issues. Develop expertise in general immigration law, including but not limited to naturalization, family immigration, refugee and asylee family reunification and adjustment of status, immigration protections for Dreamers, unaccompanied (refugee) minors, Central American Minors, Cuban parolees and Haitian entrants. Outreaches: Participate in Charlas (presenting and consultations), program and agency community education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law, providing direct information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum and deportation. Work with the Supervising Attorney to evaluate program efficacy and engage in priority setting in line with community needs. Conduct legal workshops and recruit and mentor pro bono counsel in the provision of legal services. Identify policy issues and coordinate with other units within Cabrini Center and the immigration bar in advancing advocacy agenda to protect and promote immigrant rights.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and is in good standing. Should have 3+ years of practicing immigration law, with an emphasis on removal defense and working with children. Demonstrated experience in litigation and client advocacy is needed. Knowledge and proficiency in basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database is advantageous. Fluency in Spanish and English, including speaking, reading, and writing is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.Demonstrated community outreach and public speaking skills, including ability to work with media is needed.

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