IMLP Senior Attorney

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement•Omaha, NE

26d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Attorney is an integral member of CIRA’s Legal Department. The position combines a full direct-service caseload with independent responsibility for managing and advancing the Immigration Medical-Legal Partnerships (IMLP), including setting project priorities and strengthening external partnerships. Senior Attorneys do not supervise direct reports. In consultation with CIRA’s legal directors, the attorney develops a subject-matter or project focus and contributes leadership through advanced immigration-law practice, institutional knowledge, and responsibility for organizational projects. For the IMLP focus, the attorney collaborates with Legal Team leaders to identify trends in patient referrals, develop consistent legal analysis and strategies, and strengthen service delivery. The role also identifies broader needs and opportunities beyond individual cases and works with other CIRA departments on coordinated approaches to serving IMLP patients holistically. The attorney provides legal screening, advice, and representation to patients referred through CIRA’s IMLPs, and may represent clients before Nebraska state courts, the Omaha Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS and other Department of Homeland Security subagencies, the Department of State, and potentially U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal. The position also leads IMLP partner education and training, participates in partner meetings, maintains referral and outcomes tracking systems, and works with organizational leaders to sustain and strengthen partnerships. This is a full-time, salaried, non-remote position based in Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility, including work beyond regular hours or 40 hours per week, may be necessary. Occasional travel to other regions of Nebraska may be required. Salary is $85,000–$95,000, dependent on experience.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Nebraska or able to obtain a Nebraska law license.
Ability to take initiative and make difficult decisions when necessary.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and people skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Impeccable integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven approach, and self-direction.
Ability to think strategically, problem-solve, exercise good judgment, and lead change.
Dedication to CIRA’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of immigration law practice experience is strongly preferred.
Spanish language ability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Balance a full direct-service caseload with independent responsibility for managing and advancing the IMLP, including project priorities and external partnerships.
Provide legal screening, advice, and representation to IMLP-referred patients, ensuring timely case progression, diligent representation, and clear, prompt, and candid guidance, including when relief options are unavailable or limited.
Represent clients before Nebraska state courts; the Omaha Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals; USCIS and other Department of Homeland Security subagencies; the Department of State; and potentially U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal.
Prioritize direct representation work corresponding to the attorney’s subject-matter specialization or project focus.
Maintain complete and accurate physical and digital case records and records in CIRA’s legal case management software, following the Legal Procedures Manual.
Maintain regular client contact and promptly return communications in accordance with the Legal Procedures Manual.
Collaborate with Legal Team leaders to identify referral trends and potential eligibility for immigration relief, and promote consistency in legal analysis, strategy, and service delivery.
Identify opportunities for collaboration across Legal, Social Work, Resettlement, and other teams to support IMLP patients holistically.
Establish and oversee systems for tracking IMLP referrals, services, case outcomes, and the impact of legal interventions, working with the Legal Director and Data Team.
Lead education and training for IMLP partners, including developing and delivering recurring immigration-related education responsive to stakeholder needs.
Represent CIRA in ongoing IMLP partner meetings and engage in discussions about referrals, patient needs, partnership operations, emerging trends, and service coordination.
Identify and communicate trends, gaps, and emerging needs among IMLP patients to Legal Team leadership and IMLP partners.
Work with the Legal Director and Executive Director to strengthen existing healthcare partnerships and assess potential new partnerships in light of agency capacity and community needs.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off, including employee birthday.
Nine paid holidays with a year-end holiday break.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution.
FMLA.
Employee Wellness Program, including snacks, support groups, and activities.
Employee Assistance Program, including a life event referral program, five free counseling sessions, financial and legal resources, and an employee discount/savings program.
Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities.
Relocation assistance.
Travel and expense reimbursement.