JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for counseling clients regarding their immigration matters and for managing their immigration cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law.
• Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies.
• Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client
• Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought expenses related to applying for the benefit and timeframes.
• Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials.
• Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed.
• Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee.
• Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics.
• Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures.
• Maintains active bar license
• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
• Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
• Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required.
• Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish
• Excellent advocacy skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)
Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check
Driving Record: N/A
Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required
Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.
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