What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at St. Vincent Catholic Charities?
Job Summary
As an Immigration Attorney with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal representation for a diverse client base including our most vulnerable neighbors. Your passion for immigrant rights will help empower vulnerable communities, promote cultural understanding, and advance social equity. You will work closely with clients, valuing cultural diversity and building respectful, trusting relationships. In this role, you will guide individuals through complex legal matters, ensuring they feel supported and understood at every step.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain knowledge base of immigration related laws, regulations and pending legislation
- Provide immigration-related legal representation
- Provide community presentations to educate on immigration law
- Attend and participate in agency meetings, as appropriate
- Provide support to Program Director, as needed
- Supervise volunteers and interns
- Advocate for immigrant rights through positive relations with other CBOs and government entities
Qualifications
- Education: J.D. from accredited law school
- Experience: 6 months of experience practicing immigration law; experience as part of a multicultural team
- Required Licenses, Certifications, and Training: member of Bar of any state; MI operator license; computer skills; excellent written and oral communications skills; second language preferred
Personal Attributes Anticipated
- Mission-Driven: Demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, and incorporates them into daily work
- Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a team environment, contributing positively and working effectively with others to achieve shared goals
- Solution-Oriented Problem Solver: Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical, innovative solutions to address them
- Culturally Sensitive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of both colleagues and clients, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Integrity: Upholds a strong moral character, consistently doing what is right, and responsibly using time and resources to serve the organization’s mission
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- This position is on-site and may not be eligible for remote work
- Attendance at occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours is required
- The role involves working with sensitive or potentially traumatic information and direct interaction with individuals or families in crisis
- Physical requirements include frequent use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; talking, bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds
- Vision requirements include close-up work, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The work environment may involve varying degrees of physical discomfort and occasional loud noise
- Occasional driving, potentially with Clients, during the workday may be needed for operational purposes
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Comments:
This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.