World Relief

Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney – Part-Time

World Relief

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $29 - $31 per hour

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Provide direct legal counsel and representation to refugees and other immigrants as needed
  • Legally screen and advise clients regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies
  • Represent an appropriate case load as determined by client demands under the supervision of the Managing Attorney
  • Conduct legal research, prepare immigration paperwork, and write responses to Requests for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny, and Notice of Intent to Review correspondence
  • Represent clients in person at USCIS interviews and possible “re-interviews”
  • Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors
  • Comply with WRC ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and attorney ethics under the oversight of the Managing Attorney
  • Participate in immigration law trainings relevant to experience and needed expertise

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
  • Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required
  • Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills and working with interpreters
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment
  • An attorney (J.D.) licensed to practice law in the United States
Benefits
  • competitive benefits package
  • employee discount program for part time employees working 25+ hours per week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal counselimmigration lawlegal researchimmigration paperworkcase managementadvocacyclient representationproblem-solvingbilingual fluency
Soft Skills
flexibilitycross-cultural communicationinterpersonal skillscommitment to missiondesire to serveethical compliance
Certifications
J.D.licensed attorney