USCIS Office of Administrative Appeals (AAO) has a database of non-precedent cases, and CLINIC has created a catalog of AAO decisions relating to U nonimmigrant status for victims of crime. The intern would work to update this catalog of U status AAO decisions. The intern may also be asked to conduct research to assist with CLINIC newsletter articles, trainings and manuals as needed. Assist with preparing cases for pro bono direct representation as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research USCIS U status decisions in the AAO database and update the existing catalog accordingly.
• Conduct other research as needed by the Training and Technical Assistance team for newsletter articles, trainings, manuals and other publications.
• Assist with pro bono direct representation cases by conducting legal screenings to determine eligibility for immigration benefits, research legal issues and country conditions, gather documentation and assist with case preparation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Pursuing a J.D. degree.
• Experience working with immigrants, marginalized communities or communities of color.
• Work experience or law school course in immigration law or immigration law experience is helpful, but not required;
• Experience in a nonprofit or law firm practicing public interest, litigation, immigration, criminal, or child custody law is helpful, but not required;
• Strong legal research, and legal writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Have proven organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Bring excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills, while also being able to work well independently.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Be familiar with online prospect research resources such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Have a commitment to professional ethics in working with confidential information.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Internship Highlights

• Internship program designed to provide students interested in immigration law and research, advocacy, training and legal support, and nonprofit management organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to CLINIC’s mission
• Intern Program Dates: June 5-August 11
• Participate in our New Intern “Welcome” Orientation
• Participate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skills
• Engage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban Interns
• Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager

Other

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff:
  • o Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning — for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain professionalism and positivity in workplace interactions
  • Demonstrate leadership and takes initiative
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results and mistakes
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, keeping individuals informed of key issues and needs
  • Develop and exercise strong problem-solving skills and judgement
  • Focus on building and strengthening relationships across and outside the organization
  • Demonstrate flexibility and openness by adapting to changing priorities, ideas, strategies, procedures and methods
  • Make effective decisions
  • Resolve conflicts constructively
  • Demonstrate behavior that supports fundraising as a critical and shared responsibility

Salary

Unpaid. Will help sponsor students for third-party scholarship opportunities and/or academic credit.

Location

100% Remote, anywhere within the continental United States

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.

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

If you are interested in applying for this internship, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@cliniclegal.org

Summary

The Staff Attorney has responsibility for designing and conducting trainings (both in-person and virtually), providing technical support, and writing/updating articles and other legal resource materials. The attorney in this position must analyze and apply immigration law principles to complex questions and fact scenarios. This is a temporary, 2-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of renewal.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Assistance and Training

• Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration law and be informed about changes in immigration regulations and policies.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive legal advice and mentoring to advocates at immigration legal services organizations in California on the practice of law as well as procedural and substantive immigration law matters, including but not limited to family- based immigration; naturalization; inadmissibility and deportability; asylum, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, Violence Against Women Act, U visas and other humanitarian relief; removal defense; and humanitarian parole.
• Provide technical assistance to CLINIC’s national network of charitable immigration legal services organizations (“CLINIC affiliates”) and partner legal services organizations.
• Assist in preparing curriculum for and conducting in-person and virtual trainings, cohort meetings, and webinars on a range of substantive immigration law topics.
• As assigned, write articles, and assist in updating CLINIC’s legal reference materials.
• As assigned, accept opportunities to speak at conferences on immigration law issues.
• Assist CLINIC’s Advocacy section on select issues including analyzing and drafting comments to proposed regulations, changes in policy guidance and revisions to immigration forms.
• As assigned, partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to:
  • Assess topics for training and resources based on affiliate inquiries and feedback;
  • Determine areas for continued excellence or improvement in providing training and technical assistance;
  • Coordinate and collaborate on affiliate cohort sessions as appropriate.

Grant Implementation

• May assist with administrative aspects of grant implementation such as maintaining accurate records in CLINIC’s case management system, current statistics, and data.
• Partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to develop, implement, and oversee evaluative processes to assess the quality and impact of grant-funded projects as well as to determine areas for continued excellence or improvement.
• Provide the Director of Training and Technical Assistance with information needed for funding applications and reports, for Board of Directors and management consumption, as requested, and for budgeting purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court in any State or the District of Columbia
• Preference for knowledge and experience with immigration legal service providers in California
• Three years or more of experience in immigration law
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, social, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel on occasion for trainings and conferences
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff:
  • Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning — for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain professionalism and positivity in workplace interactions
  • Demonstrate leadership and takes initiative
  • Take responsibility for actions, results and mistakes
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, keeping individuals informed of key issues and needs
  • Develop and exercise strong problem-solving skills and judgement
  • Focus on building and strengthening relationships across and outside the organization
  • Demonstrate flexibility and openness by adapting to changing priorities, ideas, strategies, procedures and methods
  • Make effective decisions
  • Resolve conflicts constructively
  • Demonstrate behavior that supports fundraising as a critical and shared responsibility

Salary Range

• $80,000 - $85,000

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.

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

If you’re interested in applying for the position, please send your resume, cover letter and references to clinichr@cliniclegal.org.

Summary

The Staff Attorney has responsibility for designing and conducting trainings (both in-person and virtually), providing technical support, and writing/updating articles and other legal resource materials. The attorney in this position must analyze and apply immigration law principles to complex questions and fact scenarios. This is a temporary, 2-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of renewal.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Assistance and Training

• Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration law and be informed about changes in immigration regulations and policies.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive legal advice and mentoring to advocates at immigration legal services organizations in California on the practice of law as well as procedural and substantive immigration law matters, including but not limited to family- based immigration; naturalization; inadmissibility and deportability; asylum, Temporary Protected Status, DACA, Violence Against Women Act, U visas and other humanitarian relief; removal defense; and humanitarian parole.
• Provide technical assistance to CLINIC’s national network of charitable immigration legal services organizations (“CLINIC affiliates”) and partner legal services organizations.
• Assist in preparing curriculum for and conducting in-person and virtual trainings, cohort meetings, and webinars on a range of substantive immigration law topics.
• As assigned, write articles, and assist in updating CLINIC’s legal reference materials.
• As assigned, accept opportunities to speak at conferences on immigration law issues.
• Assist CLINIC’s Advocacy section on select issues including analyzing and drafting comments to proposed regulations, changes in policy guidance and revisions to immigration forms.
• As assigned, partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to:
  • Assess topics for training and resources based on affiliate inquiries and feedback;
  • Determine areas for continued excellence or improvement in providing training and technical assistance;
  • Coordinate and collaborate on affiliate cohort sessions as appropriate.

Grant Implementation

• May assist with administrative aspects of grant implementation such as maintaining accurate records in CLINIC’s case management system, current statistics, and data.
• Partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to develop, implement, and oversee evaluative processes to assess the quality and impact of grant-funded projects as well as to determine areas for continued excellence or improvement.
• Provide the Director of Training and Technical Assistance with information needed for funding applications and reports, for Board of Directors and management consumption, as requested, and for budgeting purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court in any State or the District of Columbia
• Preference for knowledge and experience with immigration legal service providers in California
• Three years or more of experience in immigration law
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, social, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel on occasion for trainings and conferences
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff:
  • Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning — for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain professionalism and positivity in workplace interactions
  • Demonstrate leadership and takes initiative
  • Take responsibility for actions, results and mistakes
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, keeping individuals informed of key issues and needs
  • Develop and exercise strong problem-solving skills and judgement
  • Focus on building and strengthening relationships across and outside the organization
  • Demonstrate flexibility and openness by adapting to changing priorities, ideas, strategies, procedures and methods
  • Make effective decisions
  • Resolve conflicts constructively
  • Demonstrate behavior that supports fundraising as a critical and shared responsibility

Salary Range

• $80,000 - $85,000

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.

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

If you’re interested in applying for the position, please send your resume, cover letter and references to clinichr@cliniclegal.org.

Summary

The Senior Attorney has responsibility for providing accurate and comprehensive legal advice to CLINIC’s network of charitable immigration legal services organizations (“CLINIC affiliates”) through the Ask the Experts portal, conducting trainings (both in-person and virtually), and authoring articles and other legal resource materials. The attorney must analyze and apply immigration law principles to complex questions and fact scenarios. The attorney also oversees the remaining cases of CLINIC’s BIA Pro Bono Project as the project winds down.

Primary Responsibilities

BIA Pro Bono Project Management

• Manage the wind-down of the BIA Pro Bono Project, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and oversee remaining project cases pending before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to pro bono attorneys handling remaining project cases on procedure and substantive immigration law matters including appeals, removal defense, asylum, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
• Oversee administrative aspects of the project such as maintaining case files in CLINIC’s case management system and ensuring that each has the requisite documents.
• Share descriptions of cases for representation within the project’s pro bono network when cases are remanded to immigration court or for appeal to a U.S. circuit court of appeals.
• Maintain current statistics and data on the project and provide the Director of Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) with information needed for reporting purposes.

Technical Assistance and Training

• Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration law and be informed about changes in immigration regulations and policies.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive legal advice to CLINIC affiliates through the Ask the Experts portal on the practice of law as well as procedural and substantive immigration law matters including, but not limited to, family-based immigration, naturalization, humanitarian relief, removal defense, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
• Assist in preparing trainings on substantive immigration law topics.
• Conduct in-person and remote trainings and webinars in collaboration with other CLINIC and external subject matter experts.
• Partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to:
  • assess topics for training and resources based on affiliate inquiries and feedback;
  • determine areas for continued excellence or improvement in providing training and technical assistance;
  • coordinate and collaborate on affiliate cohort sessions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in CLINIC’s data management system.
• As assigned, accept opportunities to speak at conferences on immigration law issues.
• Exercise independent legal judgment.

Writing

• As assigned, write articles and assist in updating CLINIC’s legal reference materials.
• Assist CLINIC’s Advocacy section on select issues including analyzing and drafting comments to proposed regulations, changes in policy guidance and revisions to immigration forms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Minimum of eight (8) years of immigration law practice including practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and circuit courts of appeals.
• Preference given to those with experience in family-based immigration, removal defense, humanitarian relief, naturalization, and/or immigration consequences of crimes.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court in any State or the District of Columbia
• Strong legal analytical skills
• Ability to travel on occasion for trainings and conferences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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
• The work you will do is covered by a collective employment agreement between Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. "CLINIC" and the Nonprofit Professional Employees' Union "NPEU" Local 70. Please contact your local union representative at clinicworkersunited@gmail.com with any union-related questions.
• 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
  • Resolve conflicts effectively and make effective decisions

Salary Range

• $87,000 - $93,000

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.

If you’re interested in applying for this vacancy, please click here.

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 5,000 community members each year to access critical protections and build their legal capacity through completion of citizenship and DACA applications, participation in civic classes, pro bono legal consultation, Know Your Rights training, and legal representation for Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, consular processing, asylum, bond hearing, and removal defense cases.

The Immigration Attorney is responsible for providing high quality immigration legal services for low-income, multiethnic immigrants in Chicago and the northwest suburbs. The Immigration Attorney works closely with HANA’s fully accredited DOJ representative to provide direct legal services to eligible community members, supervise legal support staff, and conduct program outreach. Common cases handled by the attorney include Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, and asylum.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation for community members seeking various forms of immigration relief
• Supervise case management including but not limited to maintaining and reviewing client files, drafting cover letters, training staff on completing applications, and 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
• Support monthly Legal Clinic, including developing and coordinating pro-bono attorneys
• Coordinate with Community Navigators to provide legal oversight at Know Your Rights workshops
• Perform factual and legal research and continually monitor changes in immigration law, regulations, and policy
• Conduct strategic outreach to promote awareness about HANA’s programs and foster collaborative opportunities with other HANA programs and external partners
• Prepare clear and concise reports for grant proposals and reports, including maintaining accurate, timely, and thorough client records in database
• Other duties as assigned

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 (JD) degree required; individuals who will be sitting for an upcoming Bar Exam are also eligible to apply
• At least 1 year practicing immigration law strongly preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish required; proficiency in other languages is a plus
• 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, willingness to take initiative, and excellent 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, writing, and analytical 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, access to a car, and ability to travel between HANA’s offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Covid vaccination and boosters (when eligible) required

Compensation

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000-$70,000 and benefits that include paid time off, health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and 401K. HANA also pays annual ARDC licensing fees, as well as AILA membership fees.

Application

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@hanacenter.org with the subject line “Immigration Attorney.”