Immigration Attorney

Catholic Charities•San Antonio, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area immigration. This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceeding representation, bond hearing, and asylum/ deportation representation. Assisting in outreach and community advocacy.

Requirements

Texas or Federal License Attorney.
Minimum of one years’ experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office.
Reliable transportation
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Have valid vehicle liability insurance
Minimum of two years’ experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration;
Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research;
Experience with computer software;
A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents;
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
Must have good written and verbal skills;
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Must ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for their direct reports
Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Will provide legal consultations and representation in immigration litigation matters.
Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation.
Appear in court and represent clients for hearings, motions, or trial in immigration court.
Update legal database with all case management notes and documentation.
Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents.
Participate in Department sponsored functions.
Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided.
Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis.
Assist with client representation with any client being serviced by the program when necessary as pertaining to area of immigration law.
Assist with USCIS interviews and any grant compliance reporting
Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Engage in collaborative project within the agency and in the community as determined by the Director
Supervise legal assistants to monitor productivity.
Conduct phone/virtual consultations as needed.
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.