Immigration Attorney- 2025856

POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief seeks a licensed attorney to provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative and defensive benefits, including but not limited to asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, TPS, U/T/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, consular processing, family reunification, DACA, naturalization, and records checks. This position will be in the Garden Grove office. Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and Arabic.

This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 work from home day.

Driving and local travel is a requirement for this role.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Immigration Legal Counsel and Representation
• Legally screen and advise individuals regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies.
• Provide direct immigration legal representation in front of USCIS, EOIR, and BIA.
• Represent clients in person at USCIS adjudication interviews and EOIR and BIA hearings.
• Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors via telephone and correspondence.
• Manage a case load of pending immigration cases.
• Comply with WR SoCal ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and legal ethics under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager.
• Work in a team and collaborate with other WR SoCal team members to provide immigration legal services to the community.
• Occasionally weekend and evening events may be required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Immigration Legal Training
• Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal training, conferences, webinars, roundtables, and research to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience.
• Case management training on Equifax as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief.
• Participate in routine ILS and Staff meetings.
• Community Speaking Engagements/Networking/Forums
• Support the ILS Program Manager in providing Immigration 101 trainings, Know Your Rights, Asylum 101, and other related presentation and trainings to key community partners and/or immigrant communities.
• Participate in practitioner forums as assigned by the ILS Program Manager.
• Actively communicate with other WR SoCal departments for the furtherment of WR services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
• Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong self-starter skills and a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in an adjudicatory setting and in writing
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Active bar license required and commitment to attending CLE training and maintaining good standing with the State Bar
• A minimum of 3-5 years in Immigration Legal Services experience, having previous experience as an Immigration Attorney, DOJ Accredited Representative, immigration paralegal or legal assistant
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Database entry skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual fluency in Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Spanish desired