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Staff Attorney – Family-Based Immigration

Employer
Latin American Association
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Jun 28, 2019

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Focus Areas
Associations / Union, Civil Rights / Advocacy, Human Services
Job Function
Legal
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
JD

Job Title:         Staff Attorney – Family-Based Immigration

Focus Area:     Immigration

Reports to:      Managing Director of Immigration

Status:             Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Location:         LAA Atlanta Office

Position Purpose: The LAA seeks a talented attorney licensed to practice in any state with (preferably) at least 2 years of experience in family-based immigration law to provide direct legal services to applicants seeking family-based petitions, consular processing, residency, naturalization, DACA, and other related immigration applications.  Experience in removal defense and asylum is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interview and screen applicants for program eligibility
  • Collect and organize appropriate and relevant evidence in support of client applications
  • Review application packets completed by program paralegals
  • Prepare appropriate forms in a thorough manner
  • Research immigration law, statutory and case law as required
  • Monitor changes in immigration laws as they affect clients
  • Provide translation services of client documentation where required
  • Prepare clients for and provide representation at USCIS interviews as required
  • Supervise paralegal, administrative staff, law student interns and volunteers
  • Maintain accurate and orderly records and files
  • Maintain and protect client confidentiality
  • Participate in community outreach programs, conduct presentations to key groups and organizations
  • Interface with other immigration advocates, attend meetings as assigned and represent the Immigration Legal Services Department as directed
  • Create reports as required
  • Comply with all program, grant and department policies and procedures
  • Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Fluency in English AND Spanish REQUIRED
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school required
  • Member in good standing of bar of U.S. State
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in immigration law with emphasis on family-based immigration
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sensitive to the needs of low-income and culturally diverse clients
  • Previous experience working in a non-profit or pro bono setting or with a legal services organization
  • Demonstrated dedication to working in a non-profit setting or pro bono capacity
  • Must have reliable transportation

Applicant may be required to successfully pass a background check, including education verification, licensure verification, criminal history and DMV history, as a condition of employment. 

Compensation:  Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Submit resumes and qualifications to Jennifer Hamamoto, Managing Director of Immigration Services, at jhamamoto@thelaa.org.

Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org.

 

The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. Our vision is ‘Opportunity for All.’

Founded in 1972, the LAA has grown over the past four decades to become the region’s leading agency representing Georgia’s Latino issues. The LAA offers a targeted menu of direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia’s community.

The LAA achieves its mission through five (5) focus areas: Culture & Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Family Well-Being and Immigration. Each focus area includes a targeted menu of direct services, large-scale events and advocacy to realize significant community impact and affect systems level change.

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