Immigration - General Attorney in Spruce Pine, NC

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Spruce Pine, NC

Immigration - General Attorney in Spruce Pine, NC

Attorney

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Job Title: Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and vision.
- Provide direct immigration legal services and representation to immigrants before various administrative and judicial forums including USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and District Court. This may involve representation, facilitating self-representation, obtaining continuances for case assessments, and referring cases to other attorneys when necessary.
- Conduct client interviews using a trauma-informed approach.
- Document all work in the Legal Server case management software.
- Organize and conduct outreach and educational presentations to community groups.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including non-profit agencies, government officials, government employees, and community leaders.
- Travel within the service area and attend meetings or conferences in other parts of North Carolina.
- Adhere to program priorities and case handling policies, procedures, and standards of practice, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Stay informed about developments in immigration law and disseminate relevant information to staff, volunteer attorneys, and the public.
- Collaborate with volunteers, including volunteer attorneys, on a regular basis.
- Assist in fundraising efforts in coordination with the organization’s Development Team.

Education and Experience:
- Must be a licensed attorney in the United States (being licensed in North Carolina is preferred but not mandatory).
- Experience in immigration law is preferred, but not required.
- A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and communities.
- Demonstrated socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to assist upset or ill individuals regularly.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within teams and independently.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (both verbal and written) is required, with the ability to interpret and translate between the two languages.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Salary Information:
- The salary ranges from $63,901 to $115,022 annually, depending on experience. Additional bilingual language skills applicable to this role may qualify for up to an additional $3,000 upon completing a language assessment test.
- The salary scale is predetermined based on years of relevant professional work experience to ensure equity in pay.
- The organization is a Living Wage Certified Employer.

Benefits:
- Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting the 1st of the month following their start date.
- The organization pays 100% of the employee and 50% of the dependent cost for BCBS Medical and Dental coverage, and 50% of the employee coverage cost for BCBS Vision coverage.
- 100% of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage and Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary plus an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage is provided.
- 401k Retirement Plan available after 6 months of employment.
- Additional fringe benefits include Pet Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Company Holidays, 22 Paid Leave Days, Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff, and an Employee Assistance Program for the entire household.
- The organization offers a great working environment with work-life balance.

Application Process:
- Interested candidates should submit their online application with a resume and cover letter through the organization’s Career Center.
- Applicants are encouraged to include a statement in their cover letter about how their unique background and experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of the staff and legal services practice.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
- The organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Human Resources department.