Catholic Charities of Dallas [Official]
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for counseling clients regarding their immigration matters and for managing their immigration cases.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law. • Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies. • Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client • Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought expenses related to applying for the benefit and timeframes. • Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security. • Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials. • Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES: • Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed. • Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee. • Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics. • Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures. • Maintains active bar license • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients. • Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program. • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required. • Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Strong organizational and time management skills required • Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish • Excellent advocacy skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical) Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check Driving Record: N/A Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law. • Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies. • Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client • Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought expenses related to applying for the benefit and timeframes. • Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security. • Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials. • Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES: • Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed. • Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee. • Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics. • Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures. • Maintains active bar license • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients. • Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program. • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required. • Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Strong organizational and time management skills required • Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish • Excellent advocacy skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical) Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check Driving Record: N/A Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.