Summary:

This position provides direct legal services to low income and culturally diverse immigrants. The mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the President and his/her delegates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct legal representation to low income clients with USCIS administrative applications and selected cases in immigration court on a broad range of immigration cases, including: family based petitions, asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, U visas, and other immigration remedies.
• Manage caseload of Afghan parolee cases and keep up to date on changes in immigration law and policy for Afghan arrivals.
• Collaborate with Legal Afghan team and SOAR Refugee Resettlement Afghan team.
• Plan and coordinate SOAR virtual and in-person Citizenship Day and Afghan Humanitarian Parole Clinics.
• Hold community presentations on immigration topics.
• Recruit, coordinate training, and provide support for volunteer attorneys, law students, and legal assistants.
• Submit monthly reports on services rendered.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team;
• Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO. EMO requires all staff in this position to be vaccinated for the safety of our clients.

Knowledge:

• Must be a lawyer in good standing with the Bar of any state, and meet the requirements of ORS 9.280 and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct;
• Prefer attorney with at least two years of experience in immigration law;
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and English, or another second language commonly used with our clients;
• Proven proficiency using software programs for data and word processing;
• Must possess valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances;
• Treat all individuals with respect and dignity;
• Excellent time management and attention to deadlines.

Effort:

Proven organizational skills and ability to maintain calm, professional manner.

Work Condition:

Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Benefits:

Salary range starts at $51,251 annually, and increases with immigration experience and language ability. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to emo@emoregon.org, or mail to EMO, 245 S Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, 97239. Position open until filled.