National Immigrant Justice Center
Staff Attorney, Asylum Project, NIJC
National Immigrant Justice Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About NIJC
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) advances human rights and due process for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through direct legal services, impact litigation,
advocacy,
and public education
.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Washington, DC,
Indiana,
and San Diego, NIJC's team of 100 attorneys,
paralegals,
and professionals, along with 2,000 pro bono attorneys, is at the forefront of immigration reform. Summary: NIJC seeks human rights/immigration attorneys with all years of experience, including recent law graduates to join our nationally recognized team. Attorneys at NIJC engage at forefront of impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and furthering NIJC's mission. Successful candidates will work independently and collaboratively,
locally
and nationally,
demonstrating
meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and effective time management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts preliminary intake interview, gathering all relevant facts for presentation at Unit meetings. Assess income eligibility and recommends
appropriate referrals
for those individuals not eligible for Organization services. Recommend exceptions to financial guidelines to the Supervisor. Develops and implements case strategy. Prepares the case for hearing, drafting legal papers, engaging in negotiation, presenting evidence, etc. Remains current on immigration law,
policies
and procedures. Develops and
maintains
professional relationships with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), government and social service organizations and community organizations. Maintains complete and
accurate
client records. Prepares
timely
statistical reports. Conducts quarterly case audits for presentation and review of the Supervisor. Participates in training on immigration procedures as assigned by the Supervisor. May conduct training sessions as assigned by the Supervisor. Participates in developing and implementing special projects. Identifies
trends and recurring legal and social concerns. Recommends strategies for solutions and other needed advocacy. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Juris Doctor (JD)
, plus at least one year of experience in legal representation and/or social services. Language:
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is
required. Strong reading and writing skills, including the ability to interpret legal and technical materials. Able to draft reports, correspondence, and procedural documents. Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from diverse audiences, including clients, colleagues, and the public. Experience working with low-income immigrants, children, or survivors of violence preferred. Physical Abilities Statement The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thos
e
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
. The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly
operat
es
a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the employment process. This background check will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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advocacy,
and public education
.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Washington, DC,
Indiana,
and San Diego, NIJC's team of 100 attorneys,
paralegals,
and professionals, along with 2,000 pro bono attorneys, is at the forefront of immigration reform. Summary: NIJC seeks human rights/immigration attorneys with all years of experience, including recent law graduates to join our nationally recognized team. Attorneys at NIJC engage at forefront of impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and furthering NIJC's mission. Successful candidates will work independently and collaboratively,
locally
and nationally,
demonstrating
meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and effective time management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts preliminary intake interview, gathering all relevant facts for presentation at Unit meetings. Assess income eligibility and recommends
appropriate referrals
for those individuals not eligible for Organization services. Recommend exceptions to financial guidelines to the Supervisor. Develops and implements case strategy. Prepares the case for hearing, drafting legal papers, engaging in negotiation, presenting evidence, etc. Remains current on immigration law,
policies
and procedures. Develops and
maintains
professional relationships with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), government and social service organizations and community organizations. Maintains complete and
accurate
client records. Prepares
timely
statistical reports. Conducts quarterly case audits for presentation and review of the Supervisor. Participates in training on immigration procedures as assigned by the Supervisor. May conduct training sessions as assigned by the Supervisor. Participates in developing and implementing special projects. Identifies
trends and recurring legal and social concerns. Recommends strategies for solutions and other needed advocacy. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Juris Doctor (JD)
, plus at least one year of experience in legal representation and/or social services. Language:
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is
required. Strong reading and writing skills, including the ability to interpret legal and technical materials. Able to draft reports, correspondence, and procedural documents. Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from diverse audiences, including clients, colleagues, and the public. Experience working with low-income immigrants, children, or survivors of violence preferred. Physical Abilities Statement The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thos
e
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
. The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly
operat
es
a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the employment process. This background check will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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