Canal Alliance ยท 4 hours ago
Immigration Staff Attorney, Affirmative Unit
San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yrCanal Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for Latino immigrants and their families. The Affirmative Unit Staff Attorney will represent clients in humanitarian immigration matters, focusing on affirmative cases and ensuring timely filing and compliance with departmental policies.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Deion Mason, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Conduct client intakes and consultations, provide eligibility assessment, develop case strategy, and represent individuals before USCIS in a variety of humanitarian applications
Cover hearings before EOIR as needed
Assure all cases are filed timely in accordance with departmental policies and grant deliverable timelines
Comply with ILS policies, procedures, and best practices, including entering data into our case management software (LawLogix), collecting fees, executing contracts with clients, and filing applications in a timely manner
Compile client data for reporting requirements
Participate in regular meetings, including one-on-one check-in meetings with supervisor, Affirmative Unit meetings, ILS department meetings, all staff meetings, and quarterly allstaff retreats
Attend immigration legal trainings and behavioral health trainings as needed
Participate in other team and agency meetings and projects
Assist Supervising Attorney in improving effective and efficient inter- and intra-agency referral systems
Qualification
Required
J.D. and a member in good standing of any state bar
Bilingual in English and Spanish, with oral and written fluency - required
Prior experience in immigration law
Able to sit for extended periods, with sufficient mobility to work in standard office/courtroom settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Able to meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining quality standards
Able to excel working both independently and collaboratively in remote and in-person settings
Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, vulnerable clients
Canal Alliance requires all staff be COVID vaccinated except for those who have medical or religious beliefs exemptions
Preferred
Experience working with LawLogix or other legal case management software
Benefits
3 weeks paid vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Paid Birthday each year
13 paid holidays per year
100% paid employee medical & dental insurance, life insurance, LTD, and EAP
403(b)-retirement plan with employer match of up to 4% after 3 months of employment
Voluntary benefits include FSA, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as coverage for dependents
Telehealth for physical and mental health
Company
Canal Alliance
Canal Alliance is a nonprofit champion of immigrants who are challenged by a lack of resources and an unfamiliar environment.
Founded in 1982
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Omar Carrera
CEO
Karen Rodriguez
Chief Financial Officer
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