Immigration Attorney (Contractor 10hrs a week)

Voces de la Frontera•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

We are seeking a licensed attorney to support our immigration legal services team in a part-time capacity. The attorney will focus primarily on reviewing immigration cases and signing off on applications prepared by paralegals and accredited representatives. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, maintaining quality legal work, and supporting our organization's growing caseload. Our trained paralegal staff will handle all intake, form preparation, and client interaction. Your role is focused on the legal oversight and approval necessary for compliance and filing.

Requirements

Licensed attorney
JD Required
2 years’ experience working in immigration legal services.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills
Passion for social and economic justice, and sensitivity to challenges of the immigrant community
Sensitivity to the needs and legal issues affecting people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to stay organized, manage a high-volume workload, and work under strict deadlines
Strong proofreading and detail-oriented research and writing skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, clients and the general public
Must be proactive, a self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset, and a willingness to take initiative
Well organized with high attention to details and deliver accurate work within strict deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

Review and sign off on immigration legal filings prepared by paralegals and BIA-accredited representatives.
Ensure all applications comply with current immigration laws and ethical standards.
Provide limited legal supervision and guidance to paralegals on complex legal questions.
Maintain timely communication regarding case reviews and signature requests.
Maintain attorney-of-record responsibilities for certain filings when required.