San Antonio, TX30+ days ago
At least 2-5 years of experience representing immigrants before DHS, Immigration Courts and BIA strongly preferred; candidates with exceptional clinical or internship experience may also be considered Strong substantive understanding of U.S. immigration law and legal practice Experience working with survivors of trauma and immigrants Excellent legal analysis, written and oral advocacy and presentation skills Responsible, self-initiating, and focused, with proven ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team-based decision-making environment Experience designing trainings and presenting to legal and non-legal audiences is a plus Meticulous organizational habits with an ability to manage a complex caseload, establish priorities, and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills and record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills; experience working with clients, staff and interns of diverse backgrounds Commitment to learning and promoting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion Fluency in Dari or Pashto is desired. Provide training on how to provide trauma-informed, client-centered and culturally competent legal screenings and direct legal representation to clients in immigration law before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) pursuant to government grant compliance/metrics.