Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities-Diocese of Palm Beach
Position:
The Immigration Attorney to help lead the charge in providing legal assistance to assist with family reunification, re-entry permits, naturalization, labor permits, employment visas as well as asylum application.
Responsibilities:
- Follows through with referrals from the Diocese, parishes and public as well as refugee resettlement staff and other Catholic Charities programs to provide consultation as requested on immigration legal matters.
- Assesses referred cases for appropriate services (or possible referral).
- Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of family petitions, asylum applications, waivers, VAWA, consular processing, and other applications for immigration relief.
- Implements program’s revenue increase via attorney assisted services program.
- Ensures strict adherence to budgetary expectations and program requirements.
- Represents clients before USCIS proceedings and EOIR court proceedings.
- Assists Program Director in the development and expansion of its immigration services and resources.
- Remains current with law, literature and community needs and trends.
- Acts as a resource person for staff and assists with staff training.
- Completes required written assignments or reports on a timely basis.
- Participates on a CQI team.
- Attends agency meetings and staff development programs as required.
- Attends training session as determined by the need’s outlines in annual evaluation.
- Assists Program Director in Compilation of Budget, Demographic, and Case Management Reports.
Qualifications:
- J.D. Degree or Equivalent and Member in good standing of any U.S. State Bar Association.
- At least 3 years of experience in immigration law
- Bilingual (English/Spanish and/or English/Creole) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Software (especially Word, Outlook, and Excel)
- Will adhere to all Catholic Charities and Diocesan policies and Procedures.
- Exhibits professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, pastors, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
- Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgement.
- Ability to work irregular hours.
- Knowledge and support of Catholic Church teachings
- Florida Driver’s License, excellent driving record and access to vehicle
How to Apply:
Interested applicants, please email resume to: jrichardson@ccdpb.org