Immigration Attorney

About the role

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Develop and litigate cases, including legal research and developing case strategy
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, and trends in immigration law
• Provide case support to other staff members on asylum and related matters
• Perform related administrative tasks, such as case tracking and management
• Participate in LCSNW’s outreach and development efforts

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience specific to Immigration Law
• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to any state bar in the US and be in good standing
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness, and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflicts, and obstacles
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement strategies
• Shows exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Able to complete tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in‑person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity
• Capable of moving equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Willing to travel between worksites occasionally
• Able to work in a variety of settings, including LCSNW office locations, partner agencies, community‑based settings, courts, and faith‑based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and any other job‑relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Benefits

• 37.5‑hour work week to support work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency‑recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use as you wish
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Schedule

Standard schedule is a 37.5‑hour work week.