Staff Attorney Job at Catholic Charities of Dallas [Official], Dallas, TX

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  • Catholic Charities of Dallas [Official]
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for counseling clients regarding their immigration matters and for managing their immigration cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law.

• Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies.

• Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client

• Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought expenses related to applying for the benefit and timeframes.

• Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security.

• Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials.

• Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed.

• Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee.

• Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics.

• Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures.

• Maintains active bar license

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.

• Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.

• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required.

• Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

• Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills required

• Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish

• Excellent advocacy skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check

Driving Record: N/A

Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required

Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.

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