Staff Attorney

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Each year refugees and immigrants come to the United States to seek a better life and/or protection from persecution in their home country. To help them build their lives in the United States, USCRI offers pro-bono and low-bono legal services for these refugees and immigrants by providing competent and comprehensive immigration legal services through grant - and government-funded programs. In Dallas, Texas, USCRI’s SAFETY FIRST program seeks to hire a Staff Attorney who will work exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as provide direct representation in all immigration related matters and relevant civil legal assistance.

Requirements

J.D. with a valid license to practice law, member of the State Bar preferred;
At least two (2) years of experience practicing immigration law;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability;
High-level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs;
Flexibility for occasional evening and community-based work required;
Spanish language fluency;
Willingness to be part of a team and also work independently is desirable;
Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience is preferred;

Responsibilities

Conducting intakes and providing legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal relief;
Preparing and submitting immigration applications for the following:
Applications for VAWA, U-Visas, and T-Visas;
Adjustment of Status;
Asylum;
Special Immigration Juvenile Status;
Family reunification petitions;
Consular processing;
Temporary Protected Status;
DACA;
Waivers of inadmissibility; and
Additional benefits such as employment authorization documents, travel documents, renewal of permanent resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship, and FOIAs;
Making appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partners;
Representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including attending immigration interviews, immigration court hearings, and Infopass appointments;
Assisting in the development of grants or contract proposals and reporting;
Conducting outreach, leading trainings, and participating in networking activities;
Providing functional supervision of the Legal Assistant;
Maintaining bar membership through continuing legal education; and
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Attorney.