Staff Attorney

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)• Remote, Remote, US, Remote

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization established in 1911. It works with nearly 200 affiliates to provide legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants across the United States and in several other countries. USCRI also advocates nationally and globally for the rights of refugees and immigrants. In Dallas, Texas, the SAFETY FIRST program is hiring a Staff Attorney to work exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The attorney will provide direct representation in immigration matters and relevant civil legal assistance through USCRI’s pro-bono and low-bono legal services programs. The role includes conducting intakes and legal consultations, preparing immigration applications, representing clients before immigration agencies and tribunals, making referrals, and participating in program development and community outreach. The attorney will provide functional supervision to the Legal Assistant and maintain bar membership through continuing legal education. The position is in person; a hybrid arrangement may be considered. Occasional evening and community-based work is required. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with their online application; references are required at the final interview. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

J.D. and a valid license to practice law.
At least two years of experience practicing immigration law.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing ability, and demonstrated intercultural communication ability.
High-level proficiency in MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, and database programs.
Spanish language fluency.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and in community-based settings.
Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values, including respect for others, maintaining confidential information, and appreciating a multicultural workplace.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the State Bar is preferred.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Willingness to work as part of a team and independently is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes and provide legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal relief.
Prepare and submit applications for VAWA, U-Visas, T-Visas, adjustment of status, asylum, Special Immigration Juvenile Status, family reunification, consular processing, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, and waivers of inadmissibility.
Prepare applications for related benefits, including employment authorization documents, travel documents, permanent resident card renewals, Certificates of Citizenship, and FOIAs.
Make appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partners.
Represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including attending immigration interviews, court hearings, and Infopass appointments.
Assist with developing grant or contract proposals and reporting.
Conduct outreach, lead trainings, and participate in networking activities.
Provide functional supervision of the Legal Assistant.
Maintain bar membership through continuing legal education.
Complete USCRI orientation and training and any additional training identified by a supervisor or Human Resources.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Attorney.