IRCO
POSITION:
Supervising Immigration Attorney JOB CLASS:
Technical Specialist 5 WAGE:
Starting at $83,000 depending on experience LOCATIONS:
IRCO PIAFC, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213 Hybrid schedule FTE; STATUS
1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular APPLY AT:
www.irco.org PROGRAM(S):
Immigration Legal Services SECTOR:
Legal Services REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law (in good standing) Must be able to pass extensive Background Check. You must have a vehicle and insurance to drive during business hours. Program Summary
The mission of the Legal Services team is to provide direct legal services to our most vulnerable community members. We are a multidisciplinary team with Immigration Law, Disability Law, and Family Law units. Position Summary
The Supervising Immigration Attorney will lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff including immigration attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and legal assistants who share a specialty in immigration law, such as Removal Defense or affirmative, while self-managing an immigration legal services caseload. Essential Functions
Lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff to provide quality, trauma-informed legal services. Self-manage a legal caseload. Specialize in one or more focus areas: Removal Defense, affirmative. Removal Defense: Assist clients in defense against deportation, including filing of asylum and related motions. Affirmative: Assist clients in affirmative immigration matters including naturalization, adjustment of status, and related petitions. Conduct performance evaluations. Daily communications and meetings with clients, staff, and USCIS regarding ongoing cases. Record case management data in physical files, OneDrive, and LawLab. Secondary Functions
Assist the Legal Services Sector Manager with program reporting and narrative input. Communicate with stakeholders such as other IRCO sectors, Oregon State Bar, Equity Corps. Provide feedback to improve processes and procedures. Support planning of legal clinics and community education events. Assist with projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements
Education & Experience
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school Licensure with the Oregon State Bar or another state bar 3-4 years of experience in immigration law, with at least 2 years as an attorney Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and online legal research PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities Bilingual/bicultural and fluent in a language other than English (Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian) Strong attention to detail Self-starting, flexible growth mindset Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements
Some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement. What We Offer
Many flexible working arrangements and schedule Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world Work that helps your community 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 3% match for student loans or college savings 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND families, no deductibles Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible spending accounts Required Engagement
Engage fully in recommended professional development and other assigned training activities. How To Apply
Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position to IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org. IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
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Supervising Immigration Attorney JOB CLASS:
Technical Specialist 5 WAGE:
Starting at $83,000 depending on experience LOCATIONS:
IRCO PIAFC, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213 Hybrid schedule FTE; STATUS
1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular APPLY AT:
www.irco.org PROGRAM(S):
Immigration Legal Services SECTOR:
Legal Services REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law (in good standing) Must be able to pass extensive Background Check. You must have a vehicle and insurance to drive during business hours. Program Summary
The mission of the Legal Services team is to provide direct legal services to our most vulnerable community members. We are a multidisciplinary team with Immigration Law, Disability Law, and Family Law units. Position Summary
The Supervising Immigration Attorney will lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff including immigration attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and legal assistants who share a specialty in immigration law, such as Removal Defense or affirmative, while self-managing an immigration legal services caseload. Essential Functions
Lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff to provide quality, trauma-informed legal services. Self-manage a legal caseload. Specialize in one or more focus areas: Removal Defense, affirmative. Removal Defense: Assist clients in defense against deportation, including filing of asylum and related motions. Affirmative: Assist clients in affirmative immigration matters including naturalization, adjustment of status, and related petitions. Conduct performance evaluations. Daily communications and meetings with clients, staff, and USCIS regarding ongoing cases. Record case management data in physical files, OneDrive, and LawLab. Secondary Functions
Assist the Legal Services Sector Manager with program reporting and narrative input. Communicate with stakeholders such as other IRCO sectors, Oregon State Bar, Equity Corps. Provide feedback to improve processes and procedures. Support planning of legal clinics and community education events. Assist with projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements
Education & Experience
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school Licensure with the Oregon State Bar or another state bar 3-4 years of experience in immigration law, with at least 2 years as an attorney Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and online legal research PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities Bilingual/bicultural and fluent in a language other than English (Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian) Strong attention to detail Self-starting, flexible growth mindset Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements
Some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement. What We Offer
Many flexible working arrangements and schedule Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world Work that helps your community 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 3% match for student loans or college savings 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND families, no deductibles Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible spending accounts Required Engagement
Engage fully in recommended professional development and other assigned training activities. How To Apply
Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position to IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org. IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
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