Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ) is a statewide membership-based legal service and advocacy organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices and united with allies. Iowa MMJ’s mission is to build a movement for justice led by immigrants and refugees in Iowa by providing high-quality legal services and community empowerment through organizing. We envision an Iowa that is welcoming and inclusive, where the rights of immigrants and refugees are ensured through access to legal services, their voices are heard and the issues that impact them are addressed.

Position Summary

The Attorney is responsible for provision of direct immigration legal services, including counsel and representation, to immigrants and their families in Iowa. Depending on experience, this position could involve supervision of legal staff, and participation in the direction of and oversight of the legal program of Iowa MMJ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Attorney include the following:

• Maintaining a diverse caseload of immigration cases.
  • Represent clients in a wide range of humanitarian and family reunification immigration matters before USCIS and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
  • Maintain client files and cases in the case management system, and prepare regular reports.
• Staff one or more Iowa MMJ regional clinics.
  • Provide legal consultations at Iowa MMJ regional clinics which are held monthly or quarterly throughout the state of Iowa.
  • Work closely with regional clinic coordinators and volunteers to provide high quality well-organized legal intakes at the regional clinics.
• Provide educational presentations to immigrants and to the general public regarding Iowa MMJ, and immigration legal issues.
• Participate, as appropriate, in development and fund-raising activities, and comply with all funding-based requirements.
• Depending on experience, this position may also include or grow into the following responsibilities:
  • Supervision of legal staff, including other attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives and administrative support staff.
  • Management and/or direction of legal programmatic delivery.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Member licensed and in good standing of any state Bar.
• Strong commitment to Iowa MMJ’s mission, vision and values.
• Passionate about migrant justice with a familiarity with both the complexities and injustices of the U.S. immigration system.
• Demonstrated experience working with immigrant and refugee populations and/or people who are victims of crime, domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with diverse groups of people (including people of diverse faiths and ethical/spiritual traditions, races, ethnicities, people with disabilities and LGBTQI people).
• Ability to be flexible and self-directed while working in a high-volume, fast moving work environment.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel statewide and/or to out-of-state events.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proven computer skills (Microsoft office platforms, Google Drive) and ability to learn new platforms.
• Demonstrated dedication to high quality and ethical work product.
• Competency with legal and policy research.
• Ability to maintain appropriate role boundaries and to maintain appropriate professional standards of confidentiality and conduct.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills, ability to maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to client confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years immigration law experience.
• Proven personnel supervisory experience.● Successful management and delegation of internal systems.
• Ability to put forward and build consensus around a vision.
• Strong public speaking ability including ability to speak with the media and decision makers.
• Ability to effectively communicate in reading and writing in languages in addition to English.
• Ability to identify a person’s individualized needs and facilitate access to appropriate community resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in public interest in immigration or related areas.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Work environment characteristics 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. This job operates in a professional office environment, occasionally in a communal setting and requires some travel. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some travel is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

To apply, send resume and cover letter via email to Jody Mashek, jmashek@iowammj.org.

HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA Center has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.

HANA’s Immigration & Legal Services support 8,000 community members each year to build legal and financial capacity through completion of citizenship and DACA applications, participation in civic classes, pro bono legal consultation, counseling for housing and financial literacy, and Know Your Rights training.

Position Summary:

The Immigration Attorney is responsible for leading HANA’s Access to Justice (A2J) program, which provides immigration legal services for low-income, multiethnic immigrants in Chicago and the northwest suburbs. As leader of the A2J program, the Immigration Attorney oversees program outreach, development, and administration, supervises A2J staff, and provides direct legal services to eligible community members. Common cases handled by the attorney include Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, and asylum.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Administration:

• Plan, monitor, and evaluate effectiveness of A2J program, implementing best practices and ensuring timely completion of required deliverables
• Supervise A2J program team (two legal support staff and one part-time attorney) and coordinate regular case review meetings
• Oversee community outreach and represent HANA at events to promote awareness about A2J and other HANA programs
• Support A2J staff to identify, train, and develop a growing network of informed and engaged Community Navigators
• Assess community needs and barriers to services, and develop recommendations and solutions
• Build relationships to foster collaborative opportunities with other HANA programs and external partners
• Oversee data collection and recording, keeping accurate and thorough client records in database
• Prepare clear and concise reports and assist with completing grant proposals and renewal applications
• Assist team members to identify and participate in relevant trainings and professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

Immigration Legal Services:

• Assess community members’ eligibility for various forms of immigrant relief
• Assist community members with completion of appropriate applications and maintain communication regarding case status
• Supervise case management including but not limited to maintaining and reviewing client files, drafting cover letters, preparing and reviewing application packets
• Advocate for community members before USCIS, ICE, CBP, NVC, EOIR, and other government agencies
• Make appropriate referrals for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough completion of case notes and reporting
• Train non-legal and/or legal volunteers to complete applications when necessary
• Provide legal oversight at workshops when applicable
• Perform factual and legal research and continually monitor developments in immigration law and procedure, participating in required trainings

Key Qualifications:

• Commitment to immigrant rights and social, economic, and racial justice
• A belief in communities’ ability to support each other, organize, and achieve desired goals together
• Experience working on Korean American, Asian American, immigrant community issues, and/or social, economic, and racial justice issues preferred
• Juris Doctorate degree and 3+ years practicing immigration law
• Experience in drafting affidavits pertaining to family-based cases and hardship waivers; experience with bond hearings and removal defense cases strongly preferred
• Experience communicating with clients and government agencies, such as USCIS, ICE, CBP, NVC, and EOIR, regarding immigration matters
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and/or Spanish is an asset
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; empathic listener sensitive to legal issues experienced by diverse immigrant communities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships with people of diverse social, economic, racial/ethnic, and faith backgrounds
• Proactive self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stay organized, manage a high volume workload, and work under strict deadlines
• Proficiency using Microsoft and Google suites; prior experience with LawLogix a plus
• Strong proofreading and detail-oriented research and writing skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from community members and the general public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A valid driver’s license, car, and car insurance strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required

Compensation:

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000-$75,000 and benefits thatinclude paid time off, health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, and 401K.

Application:

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter at http://hanacenter.org/joinhana.

HANA Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. W

omen, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply

Summary Description

The Federal Advocacy Liaison provides case assistance services to CLINIC’s 400 affiliates, creating a bridge between the nation’s largest network of nonprofit immigration legal services providers and the government. Through this work, the Liaison identifies systemic issues and is on the forefront of advocacy that improves every aspect of the immigration legal services system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Affiliate Case and In-House Services:

• Provide case services to CLINIC’s affiliate network of nearly 400 member organizations.
• Draft and manage case escalation guide and related materials.
• Manage and cultivate government relationships.
• Engage with government directly and create opportunities for affiliate to directly engage.
• Provide trainings to affiliates.
• Conduct outreach to expand sercices.
• Respond to inquiries on systemic issues identified by other CLINIC’s in-house programs.

Manage CLINIC’s “Agency Updates” Listserv:

• Track immigration-related communications and policy changes from government agencies and generate content for CLINIC’s rapid response listserv, in coordination with other CLINIC programs.
• Create templates and systems to streamline proceses.

Trend Analysis:

• Draft reports and policy papers on identified trends to bolster CLINIC’s systemic advocacy work.
• Make regular contributions to CLINIC’s affiliate newsletter.
• Represent CLINIC in select coalitions and cultivate and manage strategic partnerships.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accredited Representative or member in good standing with the bar of the highest court in any state or the District of Columbia.
• Minimum 3 years experience in immigration direct legal services, with demonstrated knowledge of DHS and USCIS structure and operations.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in policy and advocacy work in the nonprofit sector preferred.
• Experience with advocacy and policy writing, including drafting policy papers and reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrants’ rights and anti-racist, intersectional advocacy.
• Ability to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into advocacy work and materials.
• Excellent research, writing, and communications skills.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

CLINIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CLINIC also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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