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Attorney in Lexington, KY

Maxwell Street Legal Clinic Mar 05,2018 Jan 05,2018 Location USA Lexington KY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

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VOCA Immigration Fellow The candidate’s duties will include: assistance with VAWA self-petitions; applications for U visas and T visas; applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Learn immigration law remedies available to victims of crime in order to provide them at a high level of practice. Provide legal counsel and representation for clients including initial case consultations to determine appropriate immigration remedies. Refer immigrant victims of crime to appropriate support services through partner agencies. Prepare cases for submission to the federal government issuing immigration benefits including forms, supporting documentation and responses to requests for information. Learn an immigration case management system and keep up-to-date records needed for reporting purposes. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files. Participate in VOCA-related grant compliance, reporting, and fundraising. Must have a Juris Doctor degree with Bar membership in the United States. Other relevant degree and experience, eligible to become accredited with the Department of Justice (DOJ) within 6 months of hire is required. Must have a high level of proficiency in English and Spanish. Must be bilingual. Should have knowledge of, and experience in, working with people who are foreign-born representing different cultures and economic backgrounds.

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