Immigration Attorney

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?   If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.   At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.   Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
POSITION SUMMARY:   World Relief seeks a licensed attorney to provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative and defensive benefits, including but not limited to asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, TPS, U/T/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, consular processing, family reunification, DACA, naturalization, and records checks. This position will be in the Garden Grove office. Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus:  Spanish, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and Arabic.   This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 work from home day.  Driving and local travel is a requirement for this role.     

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Immigration Legal Counsel and Representation

• Legally screen and advise individuals regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies.
• Provide direct immigration legal representation in front of USCIS, EOIR, and BIA.     
• Represent clients in person at USCIS adjudication interviews and EOIR and BIA hearings.  
• Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors via telephone and correspondence.
• Manage a case load of pending immigration cases. 
• Comply with WR SoCal ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and legal ethics under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager.  
• Work in a team and collaborate with other WR SoCal team members to provide immigration legal services to the community.
• Occasionally weekend and evening events may be required.   
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Immigration Legal Training   
• Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal training, conferences, webinars, roundtables, and research to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience.
• Case management training on Equifax as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief.
• Participate in routine ILS and Staff meetings.
• Community Speaking Engagements/Networking/Forums    
• Support the ILS Program Manager in providing Immigration 101 trainings, Know Your Rights, Asylum 101, and other related presentation and trainings to key community partners and/or immigrant communities.  
• Participate in practitioner forums as assigned by the ILS Program Manager.   
• Actively communicate with other WR SoCal departments for the furtherment of WR services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Mature and personal Christian faith

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
• Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills    
• Strong self-starter skills and a desire to learn and grow    
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in an adjudicatory setting and in writing    
• Juris Doctor (JD) required 
• Active bar license required and commitment to attending CLE training and maintaining good standing with the State Bar     
• A minimum of 3-5 years in Immigration Legal Services experience, having previous experience as an Immigration Attorney, DOJ Accredited Representative, immigration paralegal or legal assistant   
• Proficient in MS Office programs     
• Database entry skills     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Bilingual fluency in Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Spanish desired World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.   World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.   *** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.   For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.