Staff Immigration Attorney

Catholic Charities East Bay · Richmond, CA · 1 wk ago

LegalFull-time

Conduct legal consultations and case assessments to determine eligibility for immigration benefits and forms of relief.
Provide direct representation in affirmative immigration matters, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, citizenship, consular processing, waivers of inadmissibility, DACA, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), affirmative asylum applications, and related immigration benefits.
Prepare and review immigration applications, supporting documentation, legal briefs, declarations, and correspondence.
Represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other administrative agencies as appropriate.

Provide legal consultation, mentorship, and guidance to assigned Immigration Counselors and legal staff.
Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, facilitate case review meetings and legal strategy discussions.
Aid staff in identifying immigration remedies and developing effective case strategies.
Monitor developments in immigration law, policy, and procedure and communicate relevant updates to staff.
Develop and maintain legal resources, templates, and best practices for program staff.

In collaboration with the Managing Attorney and Program Manager, support onboarding and training new staff, interns, volunteers, and accredited representatives.
Coordinate professional development opportunities and continuing legal education activities.
Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment.
Support the professional growth and development of Immigration Counselors and legal staff through coaching, mentoring, and legal consultation.

Conduct community education presentations and immigration workshops.
Represent CCEB at community meetings, coalitions, and professional networks.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and referral agencies.

Support grant implementation, reporting requirements, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation and data entry.
Assist leadership in achieving program goals, contract deliverables, and organizational objectives.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
Minimum three (3) years of immigration legal practice experience in affirmative immigration matters.
Five (5) or more years of immigration legal practice experience preferred.
Prior supervisory, mentoring, or leadership experience preferred.
Significant experience representing clients before USCIS and other administrative agencies.
Advanced knowledge of family-based immigration, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, DACA, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), affirmative asylum, and related immigration benefits.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency highly desirable.
Experience working with culturally diverse and underserved populations.
Must be able to work in Richmond office location full time with travel to other locations/CCEB offices as needed.

Strong legal analysis, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to mentor and develop staff while maintaining accountability.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and case management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to cultural humility, equity, and client-centered services.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders.

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