Immigration Attorney

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•SeaTac, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide direct legal representation to low-income and culturally diverse immigrants pursuing various forms of immigration relief with Portland U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The immigration attorney performs client screening and intake, including determining eligibility for relief and providing immigration advice.

Requirements

2 years of related experience; specific to Immigration Law
Juris Doctor degree, admission to any state bar in the US, and be in good standing
Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
Demonstrates resilience, awareness, and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflicts, and obstacles/barriers.
Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
Completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity, including and not limited to general office tasks
Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds
Travels between worksites occasionally
Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agencies, and community-based settings, courts, and faith-based settings such as churches
Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Nice To Haves

Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Develop and litigate cases, including legal research and developing case strategy
Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, and trends in immigration law
Provide case support to other staff members on asylum and related matters
Perform related administrative tasks, such as case tracking and management
Participate in LCSNW’s outreach and development efforts

Benefits

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status