STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES (Community Council of Idaho) - Caldwell

Status: Exempt / Salary. Reports to: Familias Unidas Director.

About the role

The Staff Attorney provides legal representation, consultations, and advocacy services to community members, with a primary focus on immigration, family law, and other civil legal matters. This role represents clients before courts and government agencies, conducts community outreach and legal education, and collaborates with partners to expand access to legal services throughout Idaho. The Staff Attorney also supervises legal staff, manages a caseload, supports grant and program requirements, and ensures compliance with professional standards while advancing CCI's mission of serving immigrant and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to community members in civil legal matters, including:
  • Immigration law: removal defense, adjustment of status, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and consular processing.
  • Family law: 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the onboarding and professional development of new legal staff.
• Complete ongoing trauma-informed care training and required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.
• 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 as needed.
• Assist in planning and organizing annual community events, including the Annual Gala.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.

Benefits

CCI is a strong, non-profit agency that respects work-life balance and allows for flexibility when needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.