Immigration Legal Services Managing Attorney

3 weeks ago

Portland, United States Mac's List Full time

Description

FTE; PT/FT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE, Full-Time; Regular with Benefits

FLSA; EEO; WC: Exempt; Professionals; 8864

PROGRAM(S): Legal Services Sector / Community Safety & Wellbeing Division

REQUIREMENT(S): Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law (in good standing)

Must be able to pass extensive Background Check

Must have vehicle and insurance to drive during business hours.

OPENING STATEMENT

IRCO is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of IRCO. We believe that our organization is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages IRCO's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program, providing strategic guidance to ILS staff members on delivering immigration legal services to community members of limited means. The ILS Managing Attorney is responsible for ongoing training and supervision of the attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives. This position will help refine processes and procedures for team training and legal services delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Supervise staff and attorneys of IRCO's Immigration Legal Services program, including providing guidance and mentorship to attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives through case review.
* Work with the Legal Sector Manager to ensure supportive administrative processes for effective representation.
* Represent clients in affirmative and removal defense matters, including naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, family petitions, U/T/VAWA applications.
* Develop and provide training materials for team members on a variety of immigration matters.
* Participate in funding conversations with private and public funders; work with agency Development Team to support proposals made to various funding sources; and engage in long-term growth and sustainability planning.
* Create/Participate in internal and external presentations on immigration law matters.
* Collect data for reporting to funders and participate with funding advocacy where needed.
* Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.
* Other projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

Education: Doctorate Degree (6) (Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school)

Experience: 5-6 years of experience is required (5) in immigration law, with 2-3 years' experience required in managing culturally diverse teams

Licensure, Certification: Must be a member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.

Additional Language Required: Bilingual (and/or Bicultural) in English and other language/s preferred.

Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with Microsoft Products including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

SKILLS:

Communication:

Frequent communication inside and outside the organization to communicate organizational direction (7)

Creativity:

Regular need to design and develop multiple program functions (work units) and related processes and procedures (6)

EFFORT:

Mental:

Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests (6)

Physical:

Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks (1)

RESPONSIBILITY:

Impact and Influence:

Positions at this level have an on-going impact on organization operations, program outcomes, expense or budgetary outcomes. Program and policy development, which could be significant, is also part of the job responsibilities. (5)

Work Independence:

Positions at this level are single incumbent high-level staff or technical positions, or those of the Senior Management Team where no internal review is likely because of specific nature of the position. Positions function with virtual autonomy (6)

Planning:

Positions at this level have on-going planning and goal-setting responsibilities. Planning processes typically impact more than one function or work unit. Planning is made more difficult because of the number of alternatives or obstacles (5)

Supervision:

Positions at this level are normally responsible for full managerial responsibility including providing direction to other supervisors/managers regarding the supervision of their staff. Supervisory span will include direct and indirect reports (6)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable. (1)

Schedule:

The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice. (2)

Listing Type

Jobs

Categories

Nonprofit

Position Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Mid Level

Employer Type

Direct Employer

Salary Min

95000

Salary Max

98800

Salary Type

/yr.

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