Immigration Attorney, or DOJ-Accredited Representative - 2025771

Kent, WA · Full-time

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About the role

The Immigration Attorney or DOJ-accredited representative will play a critical role in World Relief Western WA's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team.
The primary role of the Immigration Attorney or DOJ-accredited representative will be to represent clients in applications before US Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS).
If licensed as an attorney, the position will also involve limited-scope representation to individuals in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

Perform factual and legal research for personal caseload and in support of other ILS team members.
Maintain up-to-date record of client data and case progress in both LawLogix database and in multiple Excel documents.
Ensure physical and electronic case files are accurate and up-to-date with most recent client documents and government notices.
Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting in a timely manner.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to work with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, religious and language backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Flexibility, resourcefulness and the ability to enthusiastically assist with other duties as assigned.
Communicate clearly with clients about all matters related to their immigration situation, and the ability to clearly explain to clients what supporting documents and evidence must be provided.

Proficiency in one or more languages commonly spoken by the populations we serve is highly desirable (e.g., Spanish, French, Dari, Arabic, or other relevant languages).
Licensed under the Washington State Bar
Previous experience with Immigration Case Management System Equifax (LawLogix)
Experience within a non-profit legal environment
Additional preferred qualifications for Immigration Attorney:
Removal defense experience is desirable

ranges vary (32.40-34.00 per hour for a DOJ-accredited representative, and 80,000-84,000 per year for an attorney).

Provides substantive legal screening to determine clients' benefit eligibility.
Explain immigration benefits and advise clients on best actions to take for their specific case.
Assist clients with completing applications for immigration benefits.

Are you a person of compassion?
An advocate for justice?
Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?
Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world.
We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ration Attorney or DOJ-accredited representative will be to represent clients in applications before US Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS)

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