ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Status: Full-time, Exempt
GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION:
As a member of the Immigration Legal Services Program, the Immigration Attorney helps clients with legal screening in seeking immigration benefits and providing legal support to clients subjected to deportation/removal proceedings. Must have advance levels of training in immigration law.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides information regarding the application of immigration and citizenship laws, the appropriate federal and state regulations, federal immigration citizenship procedures, forms and fees.

Provide legal representation to clients before the USCIS and Immigration Court.

Assess immigration needs of clients and determines eligibility for available immigration remedies.

Prepares applications, petitions and forms as required by law within the jurisdiction of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Department of Justice (DOJ) and US consulates.

Reviews applications prior to submission to USCIS or Immigration Court.

Maintains accurate, complete and confidential case files.

Provides referral to other community agencies.

Prepares and submits program reports in a timely manner.

Studies and analyzes immigration laws and regulations.

Conducts outreach activities and participate in advocacy efforts.

Perform duties as assigned or approved by the program director.

Performs office duties as assigned.

SUMMARY OF OTHER JOB DUTIES:

Prepare and present legal issue updates at staff meetings.

Provide technical supervision and case review of the work of immigration counselors.

Conduct community outreach activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

JD degree, passed the bar

One year experience in immigration law.

Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret immigration laws and regulations.

In addition to English, candidate must also have the ability to speak and write in Spanish, Vietnamese, or any language of another Santa Clara County immigrant community

Ability to maintain good working relationships with culturally diverse staff and clients.

Computer literate in Windows/PC

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Clearance of fingerprint background clearance via Livescan

Must have a TB test performed

Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster(s) status

Provide own transportation with adequate insurance and driver’s license.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume to jobs@catholiccharitiesscc.org and use the job position title as the subject line.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons receiving services in our programs are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time