Immigration Attorney (Part-time) - 2025602

About the position World Relief seeks an Immigration Attorney. This position will play a critical role in World Relief Western WA’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. The primary role of the Immigration Attorney will be to provide representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Administrative Review (EOIR) - Immigration Court and to individuals needing assistance filing applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week. There is required attendance at team meetings; otherwise, weekly schedule is flexible. We offer working from home up to 1 day per week, but only if the work allows, and after the initial 90 days. Responsibilities • Provide substantive legal screening to determine clients’ benefit eligibility • Explain immigration benefits and advise clients on best actions to take for their specific case • Assist clients with completing applications for immigration benefits • Provide representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Administrative Review (EOIR) - Immigration Court • Provide representation to individuals needing assistance filing applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). • Help clients advocate for themselves when they are interacting with government agencies such as: the Department of State (DOS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other government offices • Perform factual and legal research for personal caseload and in support of other ILS team members • Communicate clearly with clients about all matters related to their immigration situation, and the ability to clearly explain to clients what supporting documents and evidence must be provided. • Advocate zealously for clients • Maintain up-to-date record of client data and case progress in both LawLogix database and in multiple Excel documents. • Ensure physical and electronic case files are accurate and up-to-date with most recent client documents and government notices • Respond promptly to client emails and phone calls regarding their cases and submit inquiries on case status to DOS, USCIS, DHS and EOIR, as needed • Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting in a timely manner • Attend relevant trainings to promote an ever-growing knowledge of immigration law and tactics • Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low-income immigrants and refugees and share updates with other team members • Assist with advertising WRS Immigration Legal Services to target immigrant populations and may participate in and/or lead community education events on topics of legal importance to target immigrant populations • Make referrals both internally and externally, as appropriate 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 • Attorney in good standing with a state bar • Previous knowledge and understanding of immigration law and systems • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint • Demonstrated ability to work with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, religious and language backgrounds • Demonstrated ability to build and manage a varied and demanding caseload, including excellent time-management, priority-setting, and organizational skills • Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others • A desire to serve immigrants and refugees in support of the mission and vision of World Relief • Flexibility, Resourcefulness and the ability to enthusiastically assist with other duties as assigned Nice-to-haves • Proficiency in one or more common immigrant languages highly desirable • Previous experience with Immigration Case Management System Equifax (LawLogics) • Previous experience practicing before both USCIS and EOIR • Licensed under the Washington State Bar • Work within a non-profit legal environment very helpful • Candidates from refugee, asylee or immigrant backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply Benefits • World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for part time employees working 25+ hours per week. • World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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