Requête nº: req12320
Intitulé de poste: Immigration Legal Representative
Secteur d’activité: Juridique
Type de contrat: Régulier
Taux d’occupation: Plein temps
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Silver Spring, MD USA
Descriptif du poste
The Legal Representative is accredited by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) through IRC or is an attorney admitted to any state bar to represent clients in immigration matters before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The position also supports the coordination of service delivery through outreach and coordination of naturalization workshops (if applicable). Legal services focus on naturalization, adjustment of status, and family reunification.
Major Responsibilities:
• Represent immigration clients before USCIS.
• Conduct client intake, provide eligibility determinations and advise clients accordingly, and communicate clearly with clients to gather documents and evidence.
• Respond to inquiries from clients regarding case status and submit inquiries on case status to USCIS and Department of State (DOS).
• Process correspondence from USCIS and DOS including notifying clients, assisting clients to prepare responses to notices or evidence requests as appropriate, and following up with relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and contribute to completion of funding proposals and statistical, narrative, and financial reports.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and observe all ethical practices/obligations as outlined in IRC’s Immigration Program Policies Manual.
• Represent the IRC with clients, community members, and partners by receiving and returning phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, supporting events, including group processing events, conducting outreach for legal services, and developing partnerships.
• Assess and make client referrals for other legal and/or social services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with IRC team members locally and nationally on legal and programmatic issues.
• Stay current on immigration law and policy as it pertains to IRC’s scope of services through trainings and continuing legal education. Maintain DOJ accreditation or bar admission by attending and keeping training records.
• Manage intern and volunteers as needed.
Profil
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience in immigration legal services under the supervision of a DOJ accredited representative or immigration attorney, providing legal services to clients.
• Experience with IRC’s immigration legal services commensurate with acquiring DOJ accreditation under IRC’s recognition and a demonstrated understanding of legal ethics standards.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Works effectively as a member of a team and exercises independent judgment responsibly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate standard methodologies into service delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable utilizing online software and programs.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
Certificates or Licenses:
• Department of Justice accreditation with the IRC or admission to any state bar required.
Working Environment:
• Standard office environment with occasional participation in community outreach and legal assistance events.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.