STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES - Caldwell

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC • CALDWELL, ID

1d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide legal assistance to community members through direct representation, individual consultations, and self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics. This role also involves conducting naturalization preparation classes and facilitating community education and advocacy. The primary focus is on providing legal representation in various matters, with an emphasis on family-based petitions, deferred action petitions, naturalization, humanitarian visas, and removal defense. The Staff Attorney will represent clients before the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), and other governmental agencies. Responsibilities include conducting presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual legal consultations in Spanish and English, assisting in grant research and writing, planning and organizing community events, and traveling across Idaho to provide services and outreach. The role may involve speaking on behalf of CC Idaho to lawmakers and stakeholders regarding immigration law and policy, working with community partners, assisting in the supervision and training of Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives, managing blog and social media content, maintaining case and grant management records, and upholding client confidentiality. The position requires the ability to multitask, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and remain professional under pressure. All duties must be performed in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable 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, and self-help assistance.
• Conduct naturalization preparation classes and facilitate community education and advocacy.
• Focus on providing 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)
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO): First year of service – 20 days, After five years of service – 25 days, After ten years of service – 30 days, After twenty years of service – 35 days, After thirty years of service – 40 days
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
• Educational leave - Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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