Staff Attorney, Immigration Legal Services
Location
Fort Collins, CO | United States
Job description
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
CWS’s staff attorney will provide legal consultations and legal representation to Afghans, Ukrainians and other eligible immigrant clients in accordance with the terms of CWS contracts and programs. Services include working with refugees and parolees on affirmative applications, such as applications for Temporary Protected Status, asylum, and family-based adjustment of status. The position is also responsible for case file reviews, court representation, and related service provision. The position will be based out of our Contra Costa County, CA office with occasional remote work. The position will supervise the Immigration Paralegal.
- Conduct intake interviews with clients; prepare clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews.
- Ensure adequate representation for CWS clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration Interviews, Temporary Protected Status and Asylum Hearings, family based petitions, adjustment of status, and removal defense; Master/Individual Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
- Draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
- Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
- Conduct weekly file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as pertains to professional service delivery.
- Assist with creating and overseeing legal orientations, Know Your Rights presentations, and Pro Se clinics.
- Supervise support staff personnel to ensure successful achievement of daily activities as they pertain to Staff Attorney duties. Ensure adequate review of immigration forms completed by the legal staff.
- Represent CWS/IRP at community-based organization meetings, and various Task Force meetings, related to immigration issues.
- Respond to requests for information posed by Staff and other legal service providers, as appropriate.
- Conduct legal research to support filed immigration applications.
- Provide legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of IRP legal and immigration services.
- Promote the CWS legal program through various media including newspaper, radio and television. Coordinate and plan outreach activities to achieve program goals
- Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested.
Education Law degree from an ABA-accredited institution, with specialization in Immigration law. Admission to CO state bar preferred;
Experience - Experience with immigration representation and other areas of Immigration Law, including asylum representation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in an adjudicatory setting and in writing.
- Abilities in legal research, writing, and analysis.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a fast-paced work environment.
- Background check required.
- Level 2 Fingerprints required.
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
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