Immigration Law Advocate
3 weeks ago
The Education Leadership Foundation is seeking a highly motivated Immigration Law Advocate to join our team. As an advocate, you will play a critical role in providing legal immigration counseling to immigrant families in the Central Valley. This includes ensuring assigned legal services are provided by current applicable federal, state, and local regulations, ELF case management policies, and Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Responsibilities
• Provide legal immigration counseling to immigrant families in the Central Valley;
• Ensure assigned legal services are provided by current applicable federal, state, and local regulations, ELF case management policies, and Code of Ethics and Conduct;
• Represent clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS only) in the following areas of immigration: Adjustment of Status, Consular Process, Extension of Non-Immigrant Status, DACA Applications, Naturalization, Acquisition and Derivation of Citizenship, Legal Permanent Resident Renewals, Advance Parole, Parole in Place, U-VISA, VAWA, and other similar benefits;
• Collaborate with ELF staff, other DOJ representatives from other nonprofit organizations, and attorneys in the office and during free community immigration workshops and legal clinics;
• Assess, complete, and file California Department of Social Services (CDSS) immigration cases assigned by the Director of Immigration Service or designees;
• Perform legal research, gather facts, and analyze cases;
• Draft, assemble, and file case documents, including I-601 Waivers, Naturalization applications, and Nonimmigrant U Visa petitions;
• Plan and present during outreach event presentations, such as know-your-rights workshops and legal screenings, to increase awareness of other immigration relief, legal rights, and responsibilities;
• Facilitate access to legal resources for staff and organization;
• Maintain updated records of their caseload and facilitate referrals as needed;
• Provide direct immigration legal services to Spanish speakers, other refugees, and immigrant communities in the Central San Joaquin Valley;
• Build and maintain collaboration and relationships with other agencies and community-based legal providers;
• Represent the Education & Leadership Foundation at community meetings and forums about legal services and community needs;
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising the legal department volunteers and interns;
• Attend training and courses to remain up-to-date on changing immigration laws and policies;
• Direct meetings, presentations, and training when necessary;
• Collaborate with immigration attorneys on Removal Defense Cases;
• Accompany applicants to interviews in front of USCIS or EOIR;
Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience working with low-income communities;
• Ability to perform virtual office tasks such as filing, scanning, and making calls;
• Professional level skills using Word, Excel, and other relevant computer software such as case management programs;
• Experience and interest in working with ethnically and underserved immigrant populations across the Central Valley;
• Biliterate (Spanish and English);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks at once;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of current immigration affairs, U.S. immigration law, policy, and guidelines;
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background investigation;
• Fluent in English and Spanish;
• Completed or currently working on a Baccalaureate Degree related to serving the community;
• 2-3 years of immigration law experience (internships or employment-based client representation);
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of immigration law;
Benefits
We offer an estimated salary of $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, plus medical, dental, and vision benefits. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch support and resources to ensure your success. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of immigrant families, please apply today
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