Staff Attorney - Immigration

Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.•Riverside, CA

39d•$78,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our Immigration Team in Riverside. Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low-income persons residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services to seniors and those in the greatest social or economic need. Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney. Levels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and civil courts. ICLS provides legal assistance in a variety of areas of law. The eight practice groups are: Outreach, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic and Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. Visit our website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information. Overview of Position The Immigration Practice Group assists victims of domestic violence and related crimes obtain or maintain lawful status. Applicants with experience working with victims are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar in good standing.
Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law
Strong written, verbal and interviewing skills
Patient and flexible

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience paid or volunteer, in legal service office serving low-income clients is considered and asset for employment.
Minimum of two years of experience in immigration is preferred
Law school clinic, internships and externship experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Experience with U visas, VAWA, T visas, hardship waivers, and removal proceedings preferred.
The attorney will represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court.
The attorney will also be responsible for outreach and community engagement.
Excellent interpersonal skills are a must as the attorney will represent ICLS and its Immigration Practice Group while at outreach events, meetings with government organizations, other legal services and community-based organizations.
Review closing letters of non-attorney intake staff to ensure accuracy of legal advice;
Ensure that emergency matters are identified, and timely and accurately referred to appropriate ICLS staff;
Provide real-time daily backup and legal support to intake staff in all 5 ICLS offices;
Provide accurate and helpful legal information, technical assistance, and referrals; and ensure that the intake staff does the same;
Identify matters that fall within the priorities of ICLS’s programs, and ensure that such matters are promptly, efficiently and accurately transmitted to the appropriate ICLS programs for timely assistance;
Assist in preparing reports;
Perform related tasks consistent with skills, abilities, and general responsibilities as assigned to support ICLS.
Work closely with other PGDs;
Ensure timely and appropriate responses to incoming requests for legal assistance;
Explore new models for service delivery utilizing technology; and
Ensure that legal services provided are consistent with ICLS’s priorities, policies and procedures, and that they maximize office resources to provide the highest quality client
Performs other duties as assigned by managing attorney or supervisors
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours