Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Cabrini | Staff Attorney - FVP
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Staff Attorney (Family Visa Program) is responsible for providing direct legal representation to clients served by St Frances Cabrini Center for Legal Assistance in immigration matters. Legal representation includes entering an appearance as the attorney of record on matters and in proceedings before the USCIS, Asylum Office, State, federal and immigration courts, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, as well as appellate agencies such as the Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals.
The Staff Attorney also provides legal services in the form of community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research, individual legal representation as well as supervising caseworkers and/or law student interns. The Staff Attorney works under the direct supervision of Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney and/or Associate Legal Director.
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings. Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Attend and participate in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Comply with all contract requirements and provide data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations and participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts. Provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program. Requirements
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire Bilingual in English & Spanish Excellent legal research and legal writing skills Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
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Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings. Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Attend and participate in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Comply with all contract requirements and provide data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations and participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts. Provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program. Requirements
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire Bilingual in English & Spanish Excellent legal research and legal writing skills Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
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