FLSA; EEO; WC: Exempt; Professionals; 8864
PROGRAM(S): Legal Services Sector / Community Safety & Wellbeing Division
REPORTS TO: Immigration Legal Services Managing Attorney
OPENING DATE: February 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law (in good standing)
Must be able to pass extensive Background Check
Must have vehicle and insurance to drive during business hours
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
IRCO is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of IRCO. We believe that our organization is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Research, prepare, and represent clients in deportation proceedings in the Immigration Court.
- Working with clients on affirmative immigration applications on occasion.
- Participate in legal clinics, know your rights presentations, and other community education and engagement events.
- Communicate and collaborate with immigration community navigators and local non-profit legal service providers.
- Assist with projects and other duties as assigned.
- Removal Defense Immigration Attorney duties include: Assisting Clients in their defense against deportation, including the filing of asylum/withholding of removal/cancellation of removal/Motions to Change Venue/Prosecutorial Requests/ SIJS predicate orders/USIS affirmative filings (I589, I360, I765).
- Affirmative Immigration Attorney duties include: Preparing and filing various affirmative immigration forms, including but not limited to Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization, Citizenship, VAWA, U, & T visas.
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Licensure with the Oregon State Bar or another state bar preferred.
- Experience in immigration law experience (1+ years required; 5+ years preferred)
- Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities.
- Fluency in another language other than English (Preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and online legal research.
- Must be able to pass criminal history background check.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; self-starting with a flexible growth mindset is a must!
KNOWLEDGE:
Education: Law Degree (5)
Experience: 1+ years required; 5+ years preferred
Licensure, Certification: Juris Doctorate
Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with
Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and
PowerPoint.
SKILLS:
Communication:
Regular communication inside and outside the organization to exchange ideas and gather information (5)
Creativity:
Regular need to design and develop single program (work unit) functions and related processes and procedures (5)
EFFORT:
Mental:
There is an occasional need to assess risk as well as to make determinations about tasks and deadlines (4)
Physical:
Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level (3)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Impact and Influence:
Positions at this level have a regular need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Have distinct impact on and influence on organization operations, program outcomes, revenue, expense or budgetary outcomes (4)
Work Independence:
Positions at this level are expected to work under minimal supervision. Positions regularly contribute ideas, but decisions or actions that commit the organization or which are outside established policy/procedure are expected to be referred to others (4)
Planning:
Positions at this level required refined planning and goal-setting skills. Plans must consider options and contingencies, and must include methods for handling any difficulties encountered. (4)
Supervision:
Positions at this (Lead) level are responsible for daily work provided to staff/volunteers in similar job functions at comparable or subordinate levels. Positions are not responsible for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, etc. (2)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
This level has a work environment that is usually well protected, free from hazards or obstacles. There is little element of personal risk or hazard Job conditions are usually comfortable, with only occasional issues, temperature change (2)
Schedule:
The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice. (2)