Immigration - General Attorney in Cashiers, NC

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Cashiers, NC

Immigration - General Attorney in Cashiers, NC

Attorney

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Job Title: Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Commitment to the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
- Provide direct immigration legal services and representation to immigrants before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, District Court, and other necessary forums. This includes representation, preparation for self-representation, obtaining continuances for assessment, and referring cases to other attorneys.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain community relationships with other non-profit agencies, government officials, employees, community leaders, and others.
- Travel within the service area and to meetings or conferences in other parts of North Carolina.
- Adhere to program priorities, case handling policies, procedures, and standards of practice, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Keep abreast of legal developments and disseminate information to staff, volunteer attorneys, and the public.
- Collaborate with volunteers, including volunteer attorneys, regularly.
- Assist in fundraising in coordination with the Development Team.

Education and Experience Information:
- Licensed attorney in the United States, with preference for those licensed in North Carolina, though it is not required.
- Immigration law experience is preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people and communities.
- Demonstrated socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to regularly assist upset or ill people.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams and independently.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (verbal & written) is required, with the ability to interpret and translate between English and Spanish.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Salary Information:
- 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 the years of relevant professional work experience to ensure equity in pay.
- The organization is a Living Wage Certified Employer.

Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage eligibility begins the 1st of the month following the start date.
- 100% coverage of Employee and 50% of Dependent Cost for BCBS Medical and Dental.
- 50% coverage of Employee Cost for BCBS Vision.
- 100% coverage of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary plus an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage.
- 401k Retirement Plan eligibility 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 Employee Assistance Program for the entire household.
- A supportive working environment promoting work-life balance.

Application Process:
- Submit an online application with a resume and cover letter through the Career Center.
- Applicants are encouraged to include a statement in their cover letter about how their unique background and/or 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, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Human Resources department.