Immigration Staff Attorney (Bilingual Spanish /English) Job at La Raza Community Resource Center, San Francisco, CA

ZUZNVHdDS3BTenE1UjArQXVZd0ptRXhyL0E9PQ==
  • La Raza Community Resource Center
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

About La Raza Community Resource Center

La Raza Community Resource Center ( (La Raza CRC) is a bilingual, multi-service non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the social service, immigration, educational, and leadership development needs of low-income families and individuals. La Raza Community Resource Center is located in the heart of the historic San Francisco Mission District, the vibrant cornerstone of San Francisco's Latine community. We have been serving the community for over 52 years. Our Social Services Program services include a food pantry, family counseling, educational workshops, support groups, rental assistance, and many other services. Our Immigration Program provides both affirmative family-based immigration services and removal defense. All of our legal and social services for San Francisco residents are pro bono. Together, our programs have evolved to serve our community as an essential destination for the basic needs of recent immigrant families.

Job Summary:

The Immigration Staff Attorney will be part of a team with one (1) Supervising Attorney, three (2) Immigration Staff Attorneys and two (2) paralegals. This role will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising Attorney. The Immigration Staff Attorney will focus on Removal Defense cases and may additionally work on a variety of affirmative immigration cases depending on their capacity. They will have the ability to train and learn from their colleagues as their capacity necessitates.

The successful Immigration Staff Attorney candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), possesses the ability to work efficiently and independently, and has great attention to detail and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be client-service oriented and feel comfortable working with vulnerable individuals including trauma survivors. Most of all, they will be strongly motivated to serve the immigrant community. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with an opportunity to work from home two (2) days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Case Management: Provide eligibility and risk assessment, full representation, brief service, and/ or legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based and humanitarian immigration petitions, waivers, U Visas, DACA, naturalization, consular processing, adjustments of status, and removal defense.
  • Ability to handle 20-40 of removal defense cases.
  • Ability to act independently and to identify and access resources to assist in preparing cases.
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced legal research and writing skills.
  • Maintain Legal Best Practices: Comply with best practices for non-profit immigration law practice, including legal ramifications, fee collection, maintenance of client files and data for reporting requirements. Participate in regular peer review meetings and legal training.
  • Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional time management skills – ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of the low-income, culturally diverse immigrant community.
  • Experience in developing and providing services to the target population preferred.
  • Proficiency in a Windows/PC environment, and able to quickly become proficient in the use of LRCRC’s immigration law software and database.
  • All other duties: Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by their supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Current Bar Membership in good standing. (California strongly preferred).
  • 1-2 years experience as an Immigration Staff Attorney.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent data entry skills and understanding of internet applications and database entry.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish fluency REQUIRED

Benefits: 

  • Salary Range : $85,000.00-$90,000.00
  • 35 hour work week
  • Daily paid lunch hour
  • Holidays: 14 paid per year (includes birthday)
  • Three (3) paid wellness days per year
  • Employer paid Kaiser health insurance including employer paid coverage for dependents
  • Employer paid Kaiser Vision and Supplemental VSP Vision including employer paid coverage for dependents
  • Delta Dental with Ortho, including coverage for dependents
  • Employer paid Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Fees
  • 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match up to 3% after 1 year of employment.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vacation: two (2) weeks per year increasing 50% every 2 years up to four (4) weeks
  • Sick Leave Including paid family time
  • Paid Parental Leave (Per the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance)
  • Opportunity for Professional Development
  • As a 501(c)(3) organization, we qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

La Raza Community Resource Center (LRCRC) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for any employee or applicant without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. 

LRCRC also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@larazacrc.org .

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Work from home, 2 days per week,

Similar Jobs

Only Data Entry

Remote Data Entry Operator (Junior) - Growth Path Job at Only Data Entry

 ...A data solutions company is looking for a Remote Data Entry Assistant to join their team. This entry-level role focuses on ensuring data quality and accuracy, offering opportunities for career growth and development. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for detail... 

Hebrew SeniorLife

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Job at Hebrew SeniorLife

 ...Perform teaching and learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles. Create a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs. Assist with basic physical and emotional needs. Communication Introduces self and identifies role to others.... 

Southeast Physician Search

Sleep Medicine Physician Job at Southeast Physician Search

 ...a large group in Memphis. Office based Pulmonary Medicine No call responsibilities Option for sleep medicine Can support a candidate who is currently...  ...email or text Greg Pilgrim, President, Southeast Physician Search, Inc. You will be contacted immediately... 

Core-Mark

CDL Truck Driver - Now Hiring Job at Core-Mark

 ...Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment,...  ...drives a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting... 

Eyetell, Inc.

Front-End Web Developer Job at Eyetell, Inc.

 ...are building something new at the intersection of AI and mixed media and are looking for a passionate and experienced frontend Web Developer with an eye for design to join our small team. You will be joining at the ground floor, which is an exciting time! However, because...