Immigration Attorney at Catholic Charities

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Immigration Law, Legal Representation, Cultural Sensitivity, Client Consultation, Court Representation, Legal Documentation, Case Management, Research Skills, Bilingual, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Organization, Self-Motivation, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented

Industry

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Description

Description Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Workdays: Monday – FridayLocation: 110 Bandera , San Antonio TX. 78210 Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love. Summary: Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area immigration. This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceeding representation, bond hearing, and asylum/ deportation representation. Assisting in outreach and community advocacy. Position Responsibilities: *Must ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for their direct reports *Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner *Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. *Will provide legal consultations and representation in immigration litigation matters. *Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation. *Appear in court and represent clients for hearings, motions, or trial in immigration court. *Update legal database with all case management notes and documentation. *Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents. Participate in Department sponsored functions. Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided. Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis. Assist with client representation with any client being serviced by the program when necessary as pertaining to area of immigration law. Assist with USCIS interviews and any grant compliance reporting Adhere to agency policies and procedures. Engage in collaborative project within the agency and in the community as determined by the Director Supervise legal assistants to monitor productivity. Conduct phone/virtual consultations as needed. Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director. Competency Critical Thinking Thorough Results Oriented Stress Management Teamwork Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Education Texas or Federal License Attorney. Experience Minimum of one years’ experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred License and Credentials Reliable transportation Must be at least 21 years old Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record Have valid vehicle liability insurance Minimum Knowledge and Skills: Minimum of two years’ experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration; Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research; Experience with computer software; A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents; Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team; Must have good written and verbal skills; Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.** Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted. Salary Description

Responsibilities

Provide legal services and representation in immigration matters, including court appearances and client consultations. Assist with outreach, community advocacy, and maintain regular contact with clients.