Immigration Attorney I -DOJ Accredited Representative

Job Description

#ILS-027 - Immigration Attorney I/DOJ Accredited Representative

Department: Immigration Legal Services

Employment Type: Full time; Exempt - Limited term through 3/30/2025

Reports to: Immigration Program Director

Location: SE Portland

Compensation: $52,530 - $57,783 annual salary

At CCO We Take Care of Our People

100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.

100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.

Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.

Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.

Employee Assistance Program.

Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.

Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non-profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.

Who You Are:

The Immigration Attorney I/DOJ Accredited Representative position is a critical part of the CCILS team. This role will provide direct legal services to individuals. The Immigration Attorney I/DOJ Accredited Representative position is a part of a team who focuses on family reunification and assistance to the most vulnerable immigrants, including domestic violence victims, crime victims, refugees, and certain persons needing deportation and removal defense.

What You Will Work On:

The Immigration Attorney I/DOJ Accredited Representative will provide direct immigration legal services to low-income individuals.

Providing legal consultations and representation.

Representing clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in cases, including but not limited to: family-based petitions, waivers, consular processing, Adjustments of Status, Asylum, Humanitarian Parole.

Representing clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court if needed.

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to bar in any state or have the credentials to apply for DOJ Accreditation.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

One year of previous experience practicing immigration law preferred.

Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.

Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.

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