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Are you looking to use your legal knowledge to specialize in the field of Immigration Law? Do you want to be trained to gain Immigration law experience and expertise? Or do you have experience in Immigration law, you would like to continue practicing?

World Relief Chicagoland Immigration Legal Services (ILS) department provides low-cost immigration legal counsel and representation to the immigrant community and is looking to expand its legal team. As either a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative, this position will provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative benefits including family reunification, U/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, DACA, naturalization, and records checks.

This position will be based in the Carol Stream office in DuPage County.

Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Immigration Legal Training
• Participate in Immigration law trainings dependent upon experience
• Case management training on LawLogix as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief Chicagoland
• Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal trainings (occasionally out-of-state), conferences, webinars, roundtables, and research to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience under the oversight of the Legal Supervisor
• Participate in weekly application case review and case questions meetings

Immigration Legal Counsel and Representation

• Screen and advise clients regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies
• Prepare immigration paperwork and write legal briefs, sign G-28s, and follow-up as needed
• Represent clients in person at USCIS adjudication interviews and infopass appointments as needed
• Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors via telephone and correspondence
• Comply with WR Chicagoland ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and legal ethics under the oversight of the Managing Attorney
• Manage a full case load efficiently of both new and pending immigration cases
• Public speaking as assigned to the immigrant community, churches, and other professionals
• Specific projects as assigned by the ILS Director, Supervising attorney or Managing Attorney
• Occasional Saturdays and evenings may be required

Salary or salary range: 50,000-60,000 commensurate with experience

Requirements:

• Mature personal Christian faith
• Desire to serve and empower the church to impact vulnerable communities
• Commitment to serving the immigrant community
• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required
• Committed to developing and investing in a strong ILS team
• Maintaining DOJ Accreditation required, Bachelor’s degree required, and Master’s preferred
• J.D. and commitment to attending CLE trainings and maintaining good standing with the State Bar

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong self-starter skills and a desire to learn and grow
• Strong public speaking skills preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in immigration law preferred

Closing Date: 02/02/2024

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