STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES - Caldwell

Community Council Of Idaho • Caldwell, ID

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Regular Full Time, Exempt position reporting to the Familias Unidas Director. The role provides legal assistance to community members through direct representation, individual consultations, self-help assistance, community workshops, legal clinics, and naturalization preparation classes. The focus is on providing legal representation in various matters, particularly family-based petitions, deferred action petitions, naturalization, humanitarian visas, and removal defense. The attorney will represent clients before USCIS and NVC, conduct community education and advocacy, assist with grant research and writing, plan community events, travel across Idaho for services and outreach, speak on behalf of CC Idaho to lawmakers, work with community partners, assist in supervising DOJ accredited representatives, manage program communications (blog, social media), maintain case and grant management records, and ensure confidentiality. The position requires the ability to multitask, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain professional under pressure, adhering to all CC Idaho policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Law Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; will consider applicants who will graduate by Fall 2021.
• Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S. (Idaho State Bar is preferred).
• Will consider applicants intending to sit for a bar no later than July 2023.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support the mission, vision, and values of Community Council of Idaho.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and to supervise others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Ability to travel frequently and overnight both in-state and out of state.
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to community members through direct representation, individual consultations, self-help assistance, community workshops, legal clinics, and naturalization preparation classes.
• Conduct community education and advocacy.
• Provide legal representation in family-based petitions, deferred action petitions, naturalization, humanitarian visas, and removal defense.
• Represent clients before the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the National Visa Center (NVC), and other governmental agencies.
• Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual legal consultations in Spanish and English.
• Assist in the research and writing of grants for the program.
• Plan and organize annual community events (i.e. Gala).
• Travel across the state of Idaho to provide services and outreach.
• Speak for CC Idaho in front of lawmakers and other stakeholders, in matters related to immigration law and policy, when requested.
• Work with community partners across Idaho in conducting outreach and community education.
• Assist in the supervision and training of Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative(s).
• Work closely with other immigration program staff members.
• Manage and maintain blog, social media, and other posts for F.U.I.L.S.
• Maintain records required for case and grant management.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure and stressful conditions.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, federal, and other applicable regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Voluntary Benefit Options (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock)
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level