God has called us to build up the Body of Christ in southern Nebraska through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. We are called to grow in holiness, walk in trust, serve with integrity, and faithfully proclaim the Gospel.

Summary

The Immigration Legal Services Attorney will oversee the immigration legal services program at CSS. He/She will work with clients to provide immigration legal counsel through direct representation for immigration benefits before USCIS. He/She will cultivate relationships in the community, administer any grants awarded to CSS, and provide workshops as needed in collaboration with community partners.

Essential Functions:

• Provide immigration legal services to clients, and coordinate and manage caseload.
• Conduct individual client interviews and follow-up appointments.
• Create, compile, and prepare all documentation for filing.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality, including keeping case notes confidential.
• Participate in and/or lead community outreach events, including workshops and group processing events as needed.
• Administer any grants received by CSS for the immigration legal services program.
• Participate in legal immigration training in order to keep current with immigration laws, regulations, and processes.
• Compile and submit program outcomes and reports to funders.
• Counsel and prepare immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
• Review and proofread complex evidence and case documents. Track, monitor, and log all evidence and documents for client cases.
• Draft and edit client Letters of Support for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).
• Proactively research new legislation and legal changes in immigration law.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage case deadlines for multiple clients.
• Ensure the avoidance of conflicts of interest. Note that conducting outside legal casework is prohibited as it could lead to conflict or give rise to a professional liability claim.
• Represent, communicate, and integrate authentic Catholic social teaching in the provision of social service programming.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Competencies:

• Communication; written and verbal
• Fluency in a second language; Arabic, Karen, Kurdish, or Spanish is preferred.
• Cooperation
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Ethical
• Safety and Security
• Licensed to practice law in the state of NE
• Passion for serving diverse communities across southern Nebraska
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation, with the ability to effectively multi-task in the immigration legal services program.
• Ability to work on daily tasks independently, proactively, and with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree with membership in good standing in the bar of Nebraska. Minimum two years of work experience in immigration law is preferred with a strong preference that serves diverse, refugee and immigrant populations. Experience preparing USCIS and NVC applications including U-visa, SIJ, Asylum, Family Petitions, Adjustment of Status, Waivers, USCIS appeals and motion. The employee must also be knowledgeable about the Catholic Church and support its moral and religious teachings.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily indoor working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Application:

To apply, please email your completed application, cover letter and resume to humanresources@cssisus.org. Position will remain open until filled.

Catholic Social Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable Federal and Nebraska laws.