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Immigration Staff Attorney Jobs in Knoxville, TN at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee – Office of Immigrant Services
About the Office of Immigrant [Legal] Services
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Office of Immigrant Services (OIS) provides low-bono and pro-bono immigration legal assistance throughout the East Tennessee region. Services include: family reunification, citizenship and naturalization, humanitarian services, victims of crime services.
The Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) Office of Immigrant [Legal] Services (OIS) is currently seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join our team of legal representatives. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee offers a comprehensive benefits package and advancement opportunities for the right candidate, who will have an opportunity to make a mark on our organization. Our ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of relevant experience, will have in-depth knowledge of legal issues and court proceedings, excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong research capabilities.
The OIS Staff Attorney is responsible for representing clients before USCIS, EOIR and in Tennessee Civil courts as needed. The OIS Staff Attorney prepares applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency. They participate in community outreach and educational activities as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Use trauma-informed approach to provide direct legal services to vulnerable immigrants, including unaccompanied minors
- Conduct individual consultations
- Represent individuals in the appropriate Tennessee civil court with the purpose of obtaining predicate orders for SIJS cases
- Represent individuals with USCIS and EOIR
- Maintain and further develop collaborative relationships with organizations that provide services to culturally-specific and underserved populations, order to ensure clients receive wraparound support to mitigate effects of victimization and trauma
- Follow case management documentations protocols in compliance with best practices/legal ethical standards and ensure programmatic compliance with grant requirements, allocations, and reporting
- Oversees administrative assistants, interns and volunteers as instructed by the OIS Program Leader
- Participates in staff meetings with the OIS Program Leader as needed
- Any other duties as assigned by the OIS Program Leader
- Process client payments
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to move objects weighing up to 25 lbs
- Must pass all required screenings
- Must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, trust, and confidentiality
- Must have strong organizations skills and ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment
- Must maintain any training and certification requirements
- Must support the teachings of the Catholic Church and embody our organization’s mission and culture through behavior and daily interactions
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required
Job Qualifications:
- Law degree and admission to the Tennessee bar at the time of hire
- Fluency in Spanish and English preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights
- Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills
- The ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally competent legal assistance
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- Team player; the ability to work collaboratively with different program staff and partner organizations to further develop community relationships and facilitate holistic and wraparound services
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong ability to think and act independently
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Tennessee Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Immigration Staff Attorney
Company: Catholic Charities of East Tennessee – Office of Immigrant Services
Location: Knoxville, TN
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