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Managing Attorney

Raleigh, NC, USA

144 Days ago

Job Description


About CWS:
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Legal Services Department including supervision of program staff and case review. The incumbent also provides legal representation on a variety of humanitarian immigration matters before DHS, the Immigration Courts, and the BIA with special focus on refugees, asylum seekers, and parolees.
Responsibilities:
  • Supervises legal work and staff/interns of the Immigrant and Refugee Program Legal Services team. Assigns and reviews cases.
  • Supervises the provision of core services including legal screenings and Know Your Rights.
  • Assists in meeting program requirements including tracking data, preparing reports, and writing grant renewals.
  • Provides in-house training to staff across legal programs.
  • Develops and coordinates pro bono attorney project for the Legal Services program.
  • Ensures adequate representation for legal caseload at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration Interviews; Asylum Hearings; Master Calendar Hearings; Motions to change venue, re-calendar, terminate and suppress; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
  • Negotiates with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
  • Conducts legal research to support filed immigration applications. Drafts supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepares and files immigration applications and motions; prepares other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
  • Properly manages client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
  • Provides guidance in local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of immigrants, refugees, entrants and asylum seekers.
  • Provides legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of CWS.
  • Informs of complaints, issues and/or problems for timely investigation and resolution.
  • Represents the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Undertakes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

  • JD degree required.
  • NC license in good standing.
  • Three to five years' work experience providing legal services for refugees, asylees, and/or other immigrants.
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in a supervisory position.

Other Skills: Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a fast-paced work environment. Membership in the NC Bar. Driver?s license in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for frequent, reimbursable local travel.
Benefits : CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days Off after 2 Years) - 14 Official Holidays - 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly) - Life Insurance and AD&D - Long Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Immigration, Labor & Employment

Designation

Attorney

Key Skills Required

AccountsAdvocacyCore ServicesDevelopmentFundraisingGuidanceImmigrationInsuranceInvestigationLegal ResearchLife InsuranceProvisionResearchShort-Term DisabilitySpeaking EngagementsSupervisionTrainingVision InsuranceWriting

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $75,200 - $94,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 3 - 5 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Church World Service

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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