Immigration - General Attorney in Newland, NC

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Newland, NC

Immigration - General Attorney in Newland, NC

Attorney

No

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 USCIS, EOIR, BIA, District Court, and other administrative and judicial forums as necessary. This may include representation, preparation for self-representation, obtaining continuances for assessment, and referring cases to other attorneys.
- Conduct client interviews with a trauma-informed approach.
- Document all work in Legal Server case management software.
- Organize and conduct outreach and educational presentations.
- Develop and maintain community relationships including other non-profit agencies, government officials, government 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 and case handling policies, procedures, and standards of practice, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Keep abreast of developments in the law and disseminate information to staff, volunteer attorneys, and the public.
- Work with volunteers, including volunteer attorneys, on a regular basis.
- Assist in fundraising in coordination with the Development Team.

Education and Experience Information:

- Licensed attorney in the United States, with a preference for those licensed in North Carolina, though it is not required.
- Experience in immigration law 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 the ability to work well with teams and independently.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) is required, with the ability to interpret and translate from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

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

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage from the first of the month following the start date. The organization pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for BCBS Medical and Dental coverage. It also pays 50% of the Employee Coverage Cost for BCBS Vision coverage. The organization pays 100% of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary, plus an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage. Employees can participate in a 401k Retirement Plan 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.