Immigration Attorney

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hopeWHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:As an employer of choice, we're deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you're empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balanceMedical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthyEmployer-paid short- and long-term disability insuranceLife insurance coverage at no cost to youUp to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)12 paid agency recognized holidays2 floating holidays to use your way403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPotential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. This position will provide direct legal representation to low-income and culturally diverse immigrants pursuing various forms of immigration relief with Portland U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).The immigration attorney performs client screening and intake, including determining eligibility for relief and providing immigration advice:

Provide direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Develop and litigate cases, including legal research and developing case strategy

Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, and trends in immigration law

Provide case support to other staff members on asylum and related matters

Perform related administrative tasks, such as case tracking and management

Participate in LCSNW's outreach and development efforts

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

2 years of related experience; specific to Immigration Law

Juris Doctor degree, admission to any state bar in the US, and be in good standing

Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.

Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites

Demonstrates resilience, awareness, and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflicts, and obstacles/barriers.

Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle

Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations

Completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment

Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity, including and not limited to general office tasks

Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds

Travels between worksites occasionally

Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agencies, and community-based settings, courts, and faith-based settings such as churches

Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we're unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.