Youth Co-Op, Inc., a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the social and economic conditions of youth, adults, families, refugees and immigrants in South Florida, is seeking an Attorney for its Immigration Program in Miami-Dade County to provide legal representation to clients before government entities.

Duties and Responsibilities Overview

Conduct intake interviews with clients; prepare clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews.

Ensure adequate representation for clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration Interviews, Asylum Hearings; Master Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Ensure adequate review of immigration forms completed by the legal staff.

Negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.

Draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other ancillary immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.

Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.

Conduct weekly file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as pertains to professional service delivery.

Respond to requests for information posed by staff and other legal service providers, as appropriate.

Conduct legal research to support filed immigration applications.

Promote the legal program through various media including newspaper, radio and television. Coordinate and plan outreach activities to achieve program goals

Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested.

Education and Skills:

Law degree required, previous experience in Immigration law and admission to FL bar preferred;

Ability to build rapport with clients;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Fluency in Spanish/and or Creole required;

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Youth Co-Op, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and an E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in Law?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person