Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers
Immigration Attorney
Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Immigration Attorney
Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers –
Immigration Attorney
5315 Summit Parkway San Antonio, TX 78207
Mission : The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.
Summary : Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area immigration. This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceeding representation, bond hearing, and asylum/deportation representation. Assisting in outreach and community advocacy.
Work Hours : 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workdays : Monday – Friday
Position Responsibilities
Must ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for their direct reports
Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Will provide legal consultations and representation in immigration litigation matters
Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation
Appear in court and represent clients for hearings, motions, or trial in immigration court
Update legal database with all case management notes and documentation
Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents
Participate in Department sponsored functions
Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided
Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis
Assist with client representation with any client being serviced by the program when necessary as pertaining to area of immigration law
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director
Competencies
Critical Thinking
Thorough
Results Oriented
Stress Management
Teamwork
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Texas or Federal License Attorney
Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
License and Credentials: Reliable transportation; Must be at least 21 years old; Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; Have valid vehicle liability insurance
Minimum Knowledge And Skills
Minimum of two years’ experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration
Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research
Experience with computer software
A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
Must have good written and verbal skills
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.). This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.
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Immigration Attorney
5315 Summit Parkway San Antonio, TX 78207
Mission : The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.
Summary : Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area immigration. This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceeding representation, bond hearing, and asylum/deportation representation. Assisting in outreach and community advocacy.
Work Hours : 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workdays : Monday – Friday
Position Responsibilities
Must ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for their direct reports
Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Will provide legal consultations and representation in immigration litigation matters
Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation
Appear in court and represent clients for hearings, motions, or trial in immigration court
Update legal database with all case management notes and documentation
Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents
Participate in Department sponsored functions
Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided
Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis
Assist with client representation with any client being serviced by the program when necessary as pertaining to area of immigration law
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director
Competencies
Critical Thinking
Thorough
Results Oriented
Stress Management
Teamwork
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Texas or Federal License Attorney
Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
License and Credentials: Reliable transportation; Must be at least 21 years old; Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; Have valid vehicle liability insurance
Minimum Knowledge And Skills
Minimum of two years’ experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration
Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research
Experience with computer software
A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
Must have good written and verbal skills
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.). This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.
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