Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities

Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities Responsibilities: Follows through with referrals from parishes and general public as well as refugee resettlementstaff and other Catholic Charities programs to provide consultation as requested on immigrationlegal 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; Represent Clients in State Court Dependency, Paternity, Custody, or Guardianship Proceedingsfor Special Immigration Juvenile Status Assists Program Administrator in the development and expansion of its immigration services andresources Remains current with law, literature and community needs and trends Acts as resource person for staff Completes required written assignments or reports in a timely basis Participates on a CQI team Attends agency meetings and staff development programs as required Attends training session as determined by the needs outlines in annual evaluation Qualifications: Member in good standing of Florida State Bar 3 years of experience in immigration law Bilingual (English/Spanish and/or English/Creole) 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, representativesof other agencies and the general public. Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls. Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment 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: To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to Timothy Keohane, Esq (Program Director) at tkeohane@ccdpb.

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