Staff Attorney of DOJ Accredited Representati
About The Position
The Latin American Association (LAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Latino immigrant community to adapt, integrate, and thrive in the United States. Founded in 1972, the LAA has become a leading agency in Georgia, offering a wide range of services including family well-being, economic empowerment, immigration legal services, youth education, and adult language services. The organization's mission is to lower barriers to economic mobility and prosperity for Latino immigrants, providing evidence-based programs and support to nearly 44,000 individuals annually. The LAA is the oldest, most trusted, and only fully bilingual organization in the region focused exclusively on the needs of the Latino community.
Requirements
- If Staff Attorney: Law Degree from accredited law school
- If Staff Attorney: Membership in good standing of State Bar
- If DOJ Accredited Representative: Experience handling general immigration cases
- If DOJ Accredited Representative: Currently a DOJ Accredited Representative (Full or Partial) or an individual with the education, experience, and documented support necessary to become one upon hiring
- Fluency in English AND Spanish REQUIRED
- Regular access to a vehicle and travel to and from court or government agencies required
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attentive to detail
- Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Sensitive to the needs of low-income and culturally diverse clients
- Previous experience working in a non-profit or pro bono setting or with a legal services organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in removal defense and asylum is a plus
- knowledge of another language is a plus
Responsibilities
- Interview and screen clients, assess client needs, and advise clients on available immigration relief and immigration law
- Research immigration law, statutory and case law
- Monitor changes in immigration policy and law as they affect clients
- Prepare appropriate immigration applications and petitions
- Prepare and represent clients in USCIS interviews
- Follow-up on client deadlines
- For Staff Attorney, prepare and represent clients in EOIR hearings, and file motions for clients in Immigration Court
- Prepare memoranda and briefs to USCIS and AAO
- Supplement immigration applications with appropriate supporting documentation
- Supervise a paralegal/legal assistant, interns, and volunteers, as appropriate
- Participate in community outreach programs, including giving presentations to community groups and organizations
- Provide training to other staff members, as appropriate
- Maintain accurate and orderly records and files
- Maintain data, statistics and create reports, as required by grants
- Maintain and protect client confidentiality
- Interface with other legal professionals, attend meetings and represent the LAA, as directed
- Assist in developing funding sources
- Comply with all grant policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties and tasks, as necessary or as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
