State Immigration Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

General Position Summary:
A Government Entity is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of A Government Entity. We believe that our organization is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Research, prepare, and represent clients in deportation proceedings in the Immigration Court.
• Working with clients on affirmative immigration applications on occasion.
• Participate in legal clinics, know your rights presentations, and other community education and engagement events.
• Communicate and collaborate with immigration community navigators and local non-profit legal service providers.
• Assist with projects and other duties as assigned.
• Removal Defense Immigration Attorney duties include: Assisting Clients in their defense against deportation, including the filing of asylum/withholding of removal/cancellation of removal/Motions to Change Venue/Prosecutorial Requests/ SIJS predicate orders/USIS affirmative filings (I589, I360, I765).
• Affirmative Immigration Attorney duties include: Preparing and filing various affirmative immigration forms, including but not limited to Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization, Citizenship, VAWA, U, & T visas.

Requirements:
Job Specific Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensure with the Oregon State Bar or another state bar preferred.
• Experience in immigration law experience (1+ years required; 5+ years preferred)
• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities.
• Fluency in another language other than English (Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online legal research.
• Must be able to pass criminal history background check.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; self-starting with a flexible growth mindset is a must!

Knowledge:

• Education: Law Degree (5)
• Experience: 1+ years required; 5+ years preferred
• Licensure, Certification: Juris Doctorate
• Computers: All positions at A Government Entity require use of a computer and experience working with
• Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Skills:

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