U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non‑governmental, not‑for‑profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating, and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life.To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org .OverviewUSCRI has received federal funding through the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to provide culturally appropriate and trauma‑informed pro bono case management and legal services to foreign national victims of human trafficking in both the Detroit metropolitan area and Austin, Texas, for a three‑year grant period. The program is called STARS: Surviving Trauma and Reaching Success. USCRI seeks to hire an experienced bilingual immigration attorney who can professionally conduct the duties and responsibilities listed herein throughout the duration of the grant period at an office located in or nearby Detroit, Michigan.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesConducting intakes and providing legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal reliefPreparing and submitting immigration applications for the following:AsylumT and U VisasSpecial Immigrant Juvenile StatusVAWATPSNaturalizationAdjustment of StatusWork AuthorizationMaking appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partnersRepresenting clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration AppealsConducting outreach, leading trainings, and participating in networking activitiesMaintaining bar membership through continuing legal educationOther responsibilities as assigned by the Managing AttorneyAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job‑related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).RequirementsJ.D. with a valid license to practice law, member of the State Bar preferredAt least two (2) years of experience practicing immigration lawAbility to commute to the office on a daily basis throughout the work weekExcellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication abilitySpanish fluency preferredHigh‑level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programsFlexibility for frequent evening and weekend workPositive attitude and willingness to be part of a team and also work independently is desirableDemonstrated commitment to immigration, social justice, and human rightsTraining RequirementsSatisfactory completion of USCRI's Orientation and TrainingComplete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human ResourcesPhysical DemandsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.Additional NotesPlease submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online applicationReferences will be required at time of the final interviewNo telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filledEqual Employment OpportunityU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr