Immigration Attorney- 2025885

Organization Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded after World II to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in war‑torn Europe, the organization has operated for 80 years in 100 countries, partnering with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Current programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

Position Summary

The Immigration Attorney will play a critical role in World Relief Western WA’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. The primary responsibility is to represent clients in applications before U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) and to provide limited‑scope representation in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

Responsibilities

• Client Services: Conduct substantive legal screening to determine benefit eligibility; explain immigration benefits and advise clients on appropriate actions; assist with completing applications (green cards, naturalization, family‑based immigration, asylum, humanitarian visas); represent clients in filing applications with USCIS; advocate for clients in interactions with government agencies such as the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and others; perform factual and legal research for caseload and team support; communicate clearly with clients about required documentation and case status.
• Administration: Maintain up‑to‑date client data and case progress in LawLogix and Excel; ensure physical and electronic case files are current; respond promptly to client emails and phone calls; submit status inquiries to DOS, USCIS, DHS, and EOIR as needed; perform grant‑reporting administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Training: Together with the ILS Program Manager, train other ILS team members on legal topics and filing procedures; attend trainings to expand knowledge of immigration law; keep abreast of policy, law, and trend changes affecting low‑income immigrants and refugees and share updates with the team.
• Outreach & Community Education: Help advertise WRS Immigration Legal Services to target immigrant populations; participate in or lead community education events on legal topics; make internal and external referrals as appropriate; conduct Know‑Your‑Rights trainings when required.
• Additional Duties: Provide representation in removal proceedings before EOIR Immigration Courts; draft and file motions and applications; counsel individuals on immigration law, procedures, and options; determine legal strategy in cooperation with other attorneys and the program manager.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing with an active state bar membership (Washington State Bar preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of immigration law and systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural, racial, religious, and language backgrounds.
• Strong case‑management skills, including time‑management, priority‑setting, and organization.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Occasional travel to Whatcom County and Thurston County offices (1‑2 times per month).
• Commitment to serving immigrants and refugees in support of World Relief’s mission and vision.
• Mature personal Christian faith; commitment to World Relief’s mission, vision, values, Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, and affiliation with the National Association of Evangelicals.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and willingness to assist with other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in removal defense.
• Proficiency in languages commonly spoken by the populations served (e.g., Spanish, French, Dari, Arabic, or others).
• Experience with the Immigration Case Management System Equifax (LawLogix).
• Background working in a non‑profit legal environment.
• Candidates from refugee, asylee, or immigrant backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full‑time employees.
• Employee discount program.
• Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation recognizing a comprehensive well‑being program.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) with a drug‑free workplace and pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.