Immigration Attorney, Immigrant Justice Program

Full-time

No

## Job Overview
Organization is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join its Immigrant Justice Program (IJP). The successful candidate will provide direct legal representation and mentoring to pro bono attorneys, as well as represent clients in removal proceedings and affirmative applications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

## Responsibilities
* Provide legal representation to IJP clients and mentoring to IJP pro bono attorneys
* Perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case
* Conduct client interviews
* Appear before immigration and/or state courts or agencies
* Draft and file court pleadings and applications for benefits
* Provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys
* Supervise interns and/or other non-attorney staff
* Maintain a caseload that is adequate to ensure IJP grant obligations are met
* Actively build relationships between IJP and the pro bono community
* Develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum
* Present training to pro bono attorneys and community groups
* Contribute to overall office functioning

## Knowledge and Skill Requirements
* Graduation from law school
* Law license with North Carolina licensure or eligibility for North Carolina comity
* Demonstrated commitment to the poor
* Strong communication and analytical ability
* Strong interest in both individual and systemic advocacy
* Self-motivated, creative and dependable
* Spanish fluency is preferred

## Work Schedule
Organization supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

## Salary
This is a full-time salary, exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $54,900 and may vary depending upon experience and skills.

## Reports To
Director, Immigrant Justice Program

## Benefits
Organization offers a generous leave and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability.

## Reasonable Accommodation
Organization is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, it is the policy of Organization to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

## Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

## Apply
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter. Include a detailed letter explaining qualifications for and interest in this specific position and organization, describe qualifications for this program, experience with low-income individuals, Spanish language proficiency, and other relevant information. Include the names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three (3) references.

## Immigration Attorney
Organization is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney for their Immigrant Justice Program (IJP). The successful candidate will provide direct legal representation and mentoring to pro bono attorneys, as well as represent clients in removal proceedings and affirmative applications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

### Responsibilities
* Provide legal representation to IJP clients and mentoring to IJP pro bono attorneys
* Perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case
* Conduct client interviews
* Appear before immigration and/or state courts or agencies
* Draft and file court pleadings and applications for benefits
* Provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys
* Supervise interns and/or other non-attorney staff
* Maintain a caseload that is adequate to ensure IJP grant obligations are met
* Actively build relationships between IJP and the pro bono community
* Develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum
* Present training to pro bono attorneys and community groups
* Contribute to overall office functioning

### Knowledge and Skill Requirements
* Graduation from law school
* Law license with North Carolina licensure or eligibility for North Carolina comity
* Demonstrated commitment to the poor
* Strong communication and analytical ability
* Strong interest in both individual and systemic advocacy
* Self-motivated, creative and dependable
* Spanish fluency is preferred

### Work Schedule
Organization supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

### Salary
This is a full-time salary, exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $54,900 and may vary depending upon experience and skills.

### Reports To

Medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability

Spanish

Legal research, Formulating legal strategy for cases, Appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, Drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits, Technical Assistance to pro bono attorneys, Supervise interns and/or other non-attorney staff, Onboarding, Skills training, Daily support and coaching, Review and quality assurance of filings, Regular check-ins and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight, Maintain a caseload, Build relationships between IJP and pro bono community, Develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, Present training to pro bono attorneys and community groups, Contribute to overall office functioning, Contribute to CCLA and IJP-wide calls and meetings, Assist with office events

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Qualification and Experience Graduation from law school; law license with NC licensure or eligibility for NC comity; Demonstrated commitment to the poor; Strong communication and analytical ability; Strong interest in both individual and systemic advocacy; Self-motivated, creative and dependable; Spanish fluency is preferred

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