bilingual immigration attorney - Illinois, United States - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Description

Position Description

CVLS is looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney with 3-5 years of immigration law experience to provide legal consultations, advice and full representation to low-income immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in a broad range of matters including petitions, consular matters, waivers, removal matters, appeals and other relevant applications, petitions and/or court filings with USCIS, DOJ, DOL and/or DOS. As CVLS' only in-house immigration attorney, the lawyer will be responsible for overseeing our immigration program, screening new cases, managing a caseload and recruiting, supervising, and supporting new volunteers. They will also work with program partner AILA-Chicago and an existing volunteer base of attorneys with cases. Salary is $80,000 to $90,000 DOE.

Position Requirements

· A J.D. and a current, active Illinois law license.

· Professional fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.

· A minimum 3-5 years handling a variety of immigration cases.

· Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

· Ability to direct and manage a program with minimal supervision, including both a personal caseload and supervision of volunteer attorneys on pro bono matters.

· Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience working with LegalServer or the ability to learn quickly and accurately.

· Empathy, patience, a sense of humor, and a demonstrable commitment to working with low-income and minority clients.

· Ability to work with volunteer attorneys of varying skill levels and temperaments.

Additional Information

CVLS offers a collegial, casual, flexible, inclusive and friendly work environment. Staff members are mostly remote, with a few days a month in the office on a flexible schedule, though the office is available every day to anyone who prefers to come in. Some time in office is required for special events, required court appearances, and other dates as needed. CVLS provides fully employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance, for employees and partially paid coverage for dependents and spouses, plus generous paid vacation time, sick days, and all federal and state holidays.

CVLS is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, qualified disability, or sexual orientation or any other protected class. CVLS is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to build a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.