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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston · 1 hour ago

Cabrini | Lead Attorney (CVP/FVP/GI/HAP)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is looking for a Lead Attorney to join their Cabrini Center leadership team. This role involves providing training and mentorship to the legal team while representing clients in immigration matters and developing expertise in immigration law.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court on a range of immigration matters

Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets

Attendance and participation in mandatory unit and Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings

Comply with all contract requirements

Participate in charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations

Provide day-to-day leadership for the legal team comprising staff attorneys, law fellows, paralegals, administrative clerks, and interns under the supervision and mentorship of the Senior Attorney

Develop expertise in general immigration law, including but not limited to family petitions, adjustment of status, waivers of inadmissibility, naturalization, DACA, Temporary Protected Status, removal defense, and other immigration relief

Identify policy issues and coordinate with other units within Cabrini Center and the immigration bar in advancing advocacy agenda to promote immigrant rights

Work with Cabrini leadership to evaluate program efficacy and engage in priority setting in line with community needs

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Immigration LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)Legal ResearchLegal WritingMicrosoft OfficeMulti-Cultural UnderstandingHigh-Volume Caseload ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation Skills

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas; or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire

One (1) year experience in Immigration Law