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Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City · 5 months ago

Managing Attorney/Accredited Representative, Immigration Legal Services

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City is seeking a Managing Attorney/Accredited Representative for their Immigration Legal Services. This role involves supervising staff, providing direct legal representation for refugees and immigrants, and serving as a subject matter expert on immigration policies.

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Responsibilities

Supervise the staff and activities of the Immigration Legal Services and provide direct representation for refugees and immigrants in the immigration process

Provides direct representation to clients on affirmative cases and defensive cases identified during consultations

Prepares applications and represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals

Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development, service delivery and case management in providing legal representation, advice and referral to individuals and families in the area of immigration law

Maintain knowledge of current immigration law and procedure, research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions and develop solutions to complex legal questions

Direct supervision of a team of legal practitioners including attorneys, Department of Justice accredited representatives and paralegals

Provide regular individual supervision and support; mentor staff, set clear performance expectations and goals, give regular performance feedback, help prioritize workloads, help troubleshoot challenges, and maintain appropriate professional development plans

Conduct outreach and make presentations about the program and how immigration policies impact the JVS and larger KC community

Maintain good relationships with community partners including USCIS office, Legal Aid, local attorneys, grant funders and other stakeholders

Oversee implementation of grants, maintain appropriate grant-related data and collaborate with grants staff to submit reports, grant renewals, and other grant-related information

Ensure accurate, timely and thorough documentation of services

Produce regular reports and utilize program statistics to monitor and evaluate services and outcomes. Recommends, develops, and implements improvements as appropriate

Monitor financial standing of the program

Qualification

Immigration law expertiseSupervisory experienceBilingual (Spanish/Swahili/Arabic/Somali)Interpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementComputer proficiencySelf-directedMulticultural communicationVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

At least 5 years experience providing immigration services as an attorney, Department of Justice-accredited representative or paralegal. If applicant does not currently hold a J.D. or DOJ accreditation, they must apply for DOJ accreditation within 3 months of start

At least 1-3 years of work experience working with immigrants and/or low-income populations required

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability

Valid driver's license

Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines; able to effectively prioritize, delegate, and execute multiple tasks

Ability to be self-directed and highly flexible in daily work

Ability to work effectively in an environment that is multicultural and multilingual

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external collaborators

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Docs and internet-based communication

Preferred

At least 1-3 years in a supervisory role preferred

Bilingual preferred in Spanish/Swahili/Arabic/Somali

Company

Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City

JVS was established in 1949 to assist Holocaust survivors, refugees and those returning from WWII, enabling them to build better lives in the United States.

Founded in 1949

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

51-200 employees