STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES - Caldwell

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to community members in a variety of civil legal matters, with a primary focus on: Immigration law, including removal defense, adjustment of status, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and consular processing. Family law, including protection orders, divorce, guardianship, and custody matters. Contract law and landlord/tenant disputes.
• Represent clients before local and federal courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and other government agencies.
• Provide individual legal consultations, self-help assistance, and direct representation based on client need and case complexity.
• Conduct naturalization preparation classes, legal clinics, and community workshops in Spanish and English.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and maintain clear communication throughout the representation.
• Manage a caseload of matters in compliance with applicable rules of professional conduct and program standards.

Supervision & Team Development

• Supervise, train, and mentor Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative(s) and paralegal staff.
• Review and sign off on work product prepared by supervised staff in accordance with DOJ and bar requirements.
• Participate in legal team meetings, case reviews, and staff training.
• Absorb new legal staff through onboarding and professional development.
• Complete ongoing trauma-informed care training and required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.

Outreach, Advocacy & Community Engagement

• Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual consultations in Spanish and English across Idaho.
• Travel across the state of Idaho to provide legal services and outreach in underserved communities.
• Represent CC Idaho before legislators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters related to legal services and immigration policy, when requested by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Collaborate with community partners, coalitions, and legal aid organizations across Idaho.
• Contribute to CC Idaho blogs, social media, and outreach publications (FUILS and others) as needed.
• Absorb in planning and organizing annual community events, including the Annual Gala.

Program & Administrative Support

• Assist in researching, writing, and reporting on grants that support the Legal Services program.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for all cases and grant management activities in compliance with confidentiality standards and program requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting and program compliance requirements.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, and case-related appointments to ensure timely filing and court appearances.
• Perform all work duties in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, federal, and other applicable regulations and professional standards.

BENEFITS

• Health Benefits: Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits
• Financial Well-Being: Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment, Supplemental Voluntary Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care), 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate), Voluntary Benefit Options (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock, Verizon Discount Plan)