Immigration Attorney - Refugee Focus

Full-time

No

- per hour

Salary Range: $60,840 - $66,560 per year

Job Title: Immigration Attorney - Refugee Focus

Experience: Experienced

Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Department: JFCS Immigration Legal Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

As an Immigration Attorney at JFCS, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of immigrants and refugees in the Greater Pittsburgh region. Your role will involve providing legal consultations and representation to clients, with a focus on refugee clients. You will work closely with other departments within JFCS to ensure clients receive the necessary support and resources. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal consultations and representation to clients in all types of applications before USCIS and the Department of State
- Represent refugees with family reunification applications
- Coordinate services and referrals for clients with other JFCS departments and partners
- Stay updated on changes in immigration law and inform clients of any potential impacts on their cases
- Network with stakeholders and partner agencies to provide educational presentations and represent the JFCS Immigration Legal Services Department
- Maintain accurate and timely case information in JFCS case management software
- Provide supervision and support to legal staff, interns, and pro bono attorneys
- Attend legal department meetings, JFCS agency-wide meetings, and participate in professional development and training opportunities

Requirements:

- Licensed attorney in good standing, admitted to practice in the United States
- Culturally sensitive and able to provide trauma-informed services to clients
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases and prioritize deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable using interpreters to communicate with clients
- Familiarity with immigration law and processes

Benefits:

- Collaborative work environment with a diverse staff
- 35-hour work week with flexible scheduling
- Hybrid work model (part in office, part remote)
- 12 days of sick time and 2-4 weeks of vacation time, depending on longevity
- Additional paid time off for federal holidays, floating holidays, and Jewish holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Short and long term disability, life insurance, and 401k package with employer contribution after 1 year of service
- Annual longevity bonuses

Join the team at JFCS and make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees in the Greater Pittsburgh region. Apply now!

jfcs immigration legal services works holistically with all other departments in the agency to ensure that people who are struggling get the range of assistance they need. apply for this position
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location

pittsburgh, pennsylvania (hybrid)

department

jfcs immigration legal services

employment type

full-time

minimum experience

experienced

compensation

$29

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