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Immigratin Advocatres Network

Immigration Attorney, International House

Immigratin Advocatres Network, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


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, and 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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