Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows through with referrals from parishes and general public as well as refugee resettlement staff and other Catholic Charities programs to provide consultation as requested on immigration legal matters
• Assesses referred cases for appropriate services (or possible referral)
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of family petitions, asylum applications, waivers, VAWA, consular processing, and other applications for immigration relief.
• Implements program’s revenue increase via attorney assisted services program
• Ensures strict adherence to budgetary expectations and program requirements
• Represents clients before USCIS proceedings and EOIR court proceedings;
• Represent Clients in State Court Dependency, Paternity, Custody, or Guardianship Proceedings for Special Immigration Juvenile Status
• Assists Program Administrator in the development and expansion of its immigration services and resources
• Remains current with law, literature and community needs and trends
• Acts as resource person for staff
• Completes required written assignments or reports in a timely basis
• Participates on a CQI team
• Attends agency meetings and staff development programs as required
• Attends training session as determined by the needs outlines in annual evaluation

This is a sampling of duties. Other tasks, responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing of Florida State Bar
• 3 years of experience in immigration law
• Bilingual (English/Spanish and/or English/Creole)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Software (especially Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Will adhere to all Catholic Charities and Diocesan policies and Procedures
• Exhibits professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, pastors, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Ability to work irregular hours
• Knowledge and support of Catholic Church teachings
• Florida Driver’s License, excellent driving record and access to vehicle

Physical Requirements:

• Job demands may require extended hours from time to time
• Ability to work closely with others and alone.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach to fulfill job requirements
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations without notice
• Willingness to prioritize and respond to the needs of potential clients
• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. driving) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)