ILS Part-Time Attorney - 2025847

World Relief•Winston-Salem, NC

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization seeking a part-time Immigration Attorney. This role is focused on providing limited-scope legal services, specifically FOIA matters, refugee interview representation, refugee adjustment interviews, and Know Your Rights education. The position is 24 hours per week and is funded through a grant agreement until May 31, 2027, contingent upon funding extension. The ideal candidate is a compassionate advocate for justice, committed to serving vulnerable populations and upholding the mission, vision, and values of World Relief. World Relief has a long history of partnering with local churches and communities to address humanitarian needs and foster thriving communities.

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity, and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of the Nation document
Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
Licensed attorney in good standing with an active state bar membership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to work with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, religious and language backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage a varied and demanding caseload, including excellent time-management, priority-setting, and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cross-cultural sensitivity
Detail-oriented, proactive, self-motivate, organized
Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred
Previous knowledge and understanding of immigration law and systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit FOIA applications on behalf of current clients to obtain records relevant to their immigration cases.
Review and analyze FOIA responses and records for current clients, identifying information relevant to their immigration history and ongoing legal matters.
Provide legal representation to refugee clients during refugee re-interviews and/or refugee adjustment interviews, as needed.
Prepare clients for refugee re-interviews and/or refugee adjustment interviews, including reviewing case history, discussing potential questions or issues, and ensuring clients understand the interview process.
Provide legal guidance and support to clients regarding issues identified through FOIA records and refugee interviews, as appropriate.
Develop and conduct Know Your Rights trainings for clients and/or community members regarding their rights when interacting with immigration authorities.