Managing Immigration Attorney

Program Administration

Continue development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
Manage various grants to ensure requirements are met, prepare reports, identify new grant funding sources, and prepare grant proposals.
Develop and maintain a working budget, including fees for service and grant revenue.
Carry a reasonable caseload of immigration matters, including representation in removal proceedings.
Represent clients before USCIS and prepare applications for family-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, DACA, U Visas, VAWA, and T Visas, among others.
Provide consultation and assessment to determine eligibility for immigration relief.

Leadership And Management

Applies the professional skills and knowledge to perform work without specific directions using considerable judgment.
Supervise DOJ Accredited staff, non-legal staff, volunteer attorneys and non-attorney volunteers to ensure a high standard of representation and client service.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director to develop ILS Program infrastructure and professional growth of ILS staff members.
Provide strong leadership to program staff that builds trust and respect and creates effective working relationships.
Conduct regularly scheduled meetings, supervision, and technical skill development for the ILS staff and volunteers.
Ensures compliance with professional practice standards.
Develops and reviews ILS Program policies & procedures and quality control measures.
Provides financial oversight for the ILS Program by adhering to the approved budget and collaborating with the Deputy Director to address budgetary issues.

ILS Program Operations

Oversee documents & data management, retention, and storage of confidential case files and program data.
Produce reports for the Deputy Director, funders, and regulatory agencies as assigned.
Participate in internal and external meetings and committees as directed by the Deputy Director.
Increase the visibility of the ILS program by coordinating discussions, community presentations, and immigration workshops throughout Solano and Yolo counties.

Practice Of Immigration Law

Understand and adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct, ensuring the unlawful practice of immigration law is prohibited within the CCYS ILS Program.
Carry a reasonable caseload of immigration matters, including representation in removal proceedings.