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- Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney providing low-cost legal counsel for refugees and immigrants in Chicago. Requirements include bilingual fluency in English/Spanish and J.D. licensure.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct legal counsel and representation to refugees and other immigrants as needed
- Legally screen and advise clients regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies
- Represent an appropriate case load as determined by client demands under the supervision of the Managing Attorney
- Conduct legal research, prepare immigration paperwork, and write responses to Requests for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny, and Notice of Intent to Review correspondence
- Represent clients in person at USCIS interviews and possible “re-interviews”
- Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors
- Comply with WRC ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and attorney ethics under the oversight of the Managing Attorney
- Participate in immigration law trainings relevant to experience and needed expertise
Requirements
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
- Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required
- Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills and working with interpreters
- Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment
- An attorney (J.D.) licensed to practice law in the United States
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
- employee discount program for part time employees working 25+ hours per week
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