Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Specialist
3 weeks ago
Imagine working for an organization that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. At Church World Service, our team is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and advocating for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable populations. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Attorney to join our team in providing legal representation to unaccompanied children.
Job SummaryThe Staff Attorney, Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children's Program, will provide legal representation to unaccompanied children in a variety of humanitarian immigration cases. This includes appearing on behalf of clients before USCIS, EOIR, and state and local courts, preparing and filing all documentation for legal cases, and conducting legal and factual research to prepare legal cases.
Responsibilities- Conduct legal consultations with unaccompanied children to determine eligibility for legal relief.
- Represent unaccompanied children in immigration cases, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Adjustment of Status, and state guardianship or other predicate orders.
- Prepare and file all documentation for legal cases, including immigration applications, legal briefs, and motions.
- Prepare clients and other witnesses for testimony before USCIS, EOIR, and state courts.
- Conduct legal and factual research to prepare legal cases.
- Work closely with paralegals and other members of the team on client representation and case management.
- Negotiate with DHS Officers and Supervisors to address problems faced by clients.
- Represent CWS and the program at community-based, advocacy, and other meetings and speaking engagements related to immigration issues and unaccompanied children.
- Conduct weekly file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately.
- Provide legal and programmatic information for the development of new grant applications.
- Complete data and narrative reporting related to grant-funded program outcomes.
Education and Licensing:
- JD required.
- Admission to a state bar required. Strong preference for admission to the Virginia State Bar, or willingness to seek admission in Virginia.
Experience:
- 6 years of previous experience working in immigration law required.
- 1 to 2 years of previous work experience working with unaccompanied children or other vulnerable populations within the immigration legal system preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work within a client-led, trauma-informed framework.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a fast-paced work environment.
- Spanish language fluency strongly preferred.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
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