Immigration Attorney

Description:

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.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.

• Critical Thinking
• Thorough
• Results Oriented
• Stress Management
• Teamwork

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• Texas or Federal License Attorney and/or Department of Justice Full or Partial Representative.
• 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 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.

Travel requirements for the position includes 40% local and 5% overnight.

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