Position Summary:

The candidate will work alongside a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals. Will prepare and file petitions using LawLogix. Experience in preparing immigration petitions, applications and visas is essential. The candidate should have one to three years of experience with a focus on employment-based immigration law. Must have knowledge of how to prepare and file petitions and case management experience using an immigration case management database system, preferably LawLogix. Experience with data entry, MS word and MS excel also required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the attorney with the preparation of religious worker cases to be filed with USCIS, the Department of State or the Administrative Appeals Office
• Assist the attorney with the management of client cases and files
• Assist the attorney with updating and maintaining client data, including “immigration” information, in Case Management Software, or CMS
• Assist with the preparation of petitions, applications, sponsor letters, instructions letters, etc. and compile exhibits and other supporting documentary evidence in a timely manner for attorney review
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and necessary documentation for case preparation
• Ensure proper organization and filing of client documents after case is prepared per attorney instructions
• Send completed case work to clients and file cases with USCIS and U.S. Consulates per attorney instructions
• Review client information in CMS when new client cases are retained
• Assist attorney with beginning new cases and processes in CMS
• Notify clients of case processing and updates per attorney instructions
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of immigration documents in client files
• Keep attorney fully informed of client communications and updates
• Act as a member of the section’s CLINIC Convening team
• Perform all administrative duties as required by the attorney, primarily related to his/her caseload and case preparation
• Protect client's confidential information
• Willing to understand, respect and contribute to CLINIC’s vision, values and belief

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

Other:

Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organizations mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

• Occasional travel may be required to attend CLINIC’s board of directors meetings, and other special events
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff abide by the following Organization Behaviors
  • Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning – for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Exhibit leadership skills and initiative
  • Communicate effectively
  • Own your work
  • Teamwork and cooperation with colleagues
  • Resolves conflicts effectively and makes effective decisions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Associate’s degree
• One to three years of administrative or legal work experience
• One to three years of immigration law experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proven data management experience
• Experience using online Case Management Software
• Able to successfully handle problems and challenges while exercising tact and courtesy
• Experience performing internet research
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Attention to detail and adherence to directions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong internal and external relationship building and service skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Work Environment:

• This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of significant weight.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

This position is currently remote with possibility of a hybrid situation.

Hourly rate of $20/hour.

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@cliniclegal.org