Immigration Attorney, International House
Immigratin Advocatres Network, Charlotte, NC, United States
Immigration Attorney, International House
International House, a Charlotte based non-profit organization, is seeking to hire an Immigration Attorney to join our Immigration Law Clinic. The Clinic, currently staffed by two attorneys, one DOJ-accredited paralegal, and a legal clinic specialist, provides representation to refugees, asylees, and other low-income immigrants in family immigration and naturalization matters in the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
Responsibilities
Represent eligible clients before US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Immigration Court, and in federal and state courts in immigration-related cases
Conduct initial consultations, draft required forms, assemble cases for filing
Monitor status of cases and communicate with USCIS and clients regarding status
Work collaboratively with other staff members to evaluate, troubleshoot, and monitor cases
Participate in weekly case conferences with supervising attorney
Maintain Clinic specific databases and perform necessary administrative tasks (including, but not limited to, Clinic calendar maintenance, tracking of important deadlines, USCIS interviews, court hearings, etc.)
Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and legal interns
Participate in administrative and logistical aspects of any events scheduled by the Clinic
In the absence of the supervising attorney, provide guidance and supervision to paid and volunteer staff in case representation matters
Participate in development and public relations activities of Program with International House development and communications staff
Act as a representative of International House and liaison to appropriate community partners, as needed
Participate and provide leadership in professional meetings, seminars, and associations
Provide outreach information to the international community and to agencies working with the international community
Coordinate with other related International House programs (e.g., Education)
Assist in other administrative and program development duties.
Qualifications
Bar admission required, with North Carolina Bar admission preferred
Experience practicing immigration law preferred, but not required
Committed to the needs of the underserved immigrant community and passionate about immigrant rights
Experience working cross-culturally or with multiple ethnic groups
Attention to detail and strong analytical, writing, communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, clients, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also excel independently
Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
How to Apply To apply, please email the following to
jheld@ihclt.org :
(1) resume
(a) your qualifications for the position,
(b) why you are interested in this specific position and in International House, and
(c) a description of your experience with immigrants and low-income people;
(3) names and telephone numbers of three references.
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Responsibilities
Represent eligible clients before US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Immigration Court, and in federal and state courts in immigration-related cases
Conduct initial consultations, draft required forms, assemble cases for filing
Monitor status of cases and communicate with USCIS and clients regarding status
Work collaboratively with other staff members to evaluate, troubleshoot, and monitor cases
Participate in weekly case conferences with supervising attorney
Maintain Clinic specific databases and perform necessary administrative tasks (including, but not limited to, Clinic calendar maintenance, tracking of important deadlines, USCIS interviews, court hearings, etc.)
Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and legal interns
Participate in administrative and logistical aspects of any events scheduled by the Clinic
In the absence of the supervising attorney, provide guidance and supervision to paid and volunteer staff in case representation matters
Participate in development and public relations activities of Program with International House development and communications staff
Act as a representative of International House and liaison to appropriate community partners, as needed
Participate and provide leadership in professional meetings, seminars, and associations
Provide outreach information to the international community and to agencies working with the international community
Coordinate with other related International House programs (e.g., Education)
Assist in other administrative and program development duties.
Qualifications
Bar admission required, with North Carolina Bar admission preferred
Experience practicing immigration law preferred, but not required
Committed to the needs of the underserved immigrant community and passionate about immigrant rights
Experience working cross-culturally or with multiple ethnic groups
Attention to detail and strong analytical, writing, communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, clients, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also excel independently
Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
How to Apply To apply, please email the following to
jheld@ihclt.org :
(1) resume
(a) your qualifications for the position,
(b) why you are interested in this specific position and in International House, and
(c) a description of your experience with immigrants and low-income people;
(3) names and telephone numbers of three references.
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