Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney

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Full-time

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H1: Join Our Team as an Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney

H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Refugees and Immigrants

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- Support Refugees and Immigrants in Achieving Immigration Security and Citizenship
- Work with a Diverse and Inclusive Team at ReWA
- Provide Critical Legal Services to Vulnerable and Marginalized Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization Committed to Social Justice and Equal Access to Services

Summary:

ReWA (Refugee Women’s Alliance) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney to join their team and support their mission of promoting inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities for refugee and immigrant women and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact and create positive change in the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Salary Information: per hour

Job Title: Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney

Experience: 1+ years working on asylum cases and in immigration law

Organization: Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)

Department: Immigration

Location: MLK, Kent, SeaTac Locations

Position Status: Non-exempt Regular Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) plan

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal consultation to staff on immigration laws and regulations
- Prepare and review asylum and immigration documents
- Conduct interview preparation and attend interviews with clients
- Provide training to staff on current immigration laws and best practices
- Maintain clear communication and collaboration with other managers and directors
- Support immigration department staff in achieving goals and outcomes
- Enhance and maintain partnerships with immigration stakeholders and organizations
- Other duties as assigned by Senior Director and Immigration Supervisor

Qualifications:

- Law degree and bar exam passed, licensed to practice law in the US
- 1+ years of experience in asylum cases and immigration law
- Experience working with refugees and immigrants
- Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written
- Ability to use sound independent judgment
- Computer skills, including database, spreadsheet, and word processing
- Commitment to refugee and immigrant advocacy
- Respect for diversity and teamwork
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- WA state driver’s license and vehicle insurance
- Bilingual in Dari/Farsi preferred

Background Checks: Employment at ReWA is contingent upon a successful background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ReWA values diversity and inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Join our team at ReWA and make a difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants. Help them achieve immigration security and citizenship while working with a diverse and inclusive organization committed to social justice and equal access to services. Apply now and be a part of our mission to create positive change in our community.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) plan

Bilingual in Dari/Farsi preferred

Legal Research, Case Management, Advocacy, Immigration Policy, Training, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Program Development, Partnership Building, Multi-tasking

Law degree and bar exam passage

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the ReWA Human Resources Department at .

Qualification and Experience Law degree and have passed bar exam and licensed to practice law in the United States, 1+ years of experience working on Asylum cases, 1+ years of experience working in the US as an attorney in immigration law, experience working with refugees and immigrants, excellent spoken and written English language skills, computer skills, commitment to refugee and immigrant advocacy, ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, respect for diversity and teamwork, willingness to work flexible hours, WA state driver's license and vehicle insurance, bilingual in Dari/Farsi preferred

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