Full-Time Immigration Staff Attorney
Job Description
RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
FULL-TIME
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to **@ri********.org with “Immigration Attorney” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Rolling (we will interview applicants as we receive resumes until the position is filled). The start date is flexible.
Summary
Rian Immigrant Center’s immigration attorneys are highly motivated with experience and expertise in immigration and nationality law, and have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. They provide expert legal consultation to clients regarding immigration and citizenship concerns and manage existing cases, as well as take on new cases.
Primary Responsibilities
Direct Service:
Manage an immigration case load and provide legal representation to immigrant clients, including appearances before USCIS, as well as possibly EOIR and Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts.
- Provide legal representation on cases such as family-based immigration cases, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), consular processing, asylee and refugee adjustments and I-730 petitions, VAWA petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions, naturalization applications, unlawful presence waivers, and medical deferred action applications.
- Provide expert immigration consultations for culturally and linguistically diverse clients, with high levels of integrity, inclusivity and respect.
- Ensure fulfillment of ethical and professional standards and provide quality legal services.
- Keep apprised of developments in immigration law and share this information with other staff as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with other Rian attorneys, paralegals, and different teams across the organization.
- Support the mission and values of Rian by demonstrating a commitment to social justice and equity; actively participate in Rian’s efforts toward being an anti-racist organization; and value, promote, and integrate anti-racist ideas and policies into our work.
- Support Rian’s engagement with foundations and donors and assist Rian to accomplish our new business development and partner goals by attending occasional events in person as needed.
Perform other relevant tasks as required by the Director of Legal Programs.
Internal Duties:
- Support clients in accessing other Rian services, including Resource and Support Services (counseling), Education and community building.
- Provide client success stories for Rian’s fundraising activities.
- Participate in team and agency-wide meetings, planning activities, professional development, and events, as appropriate.
- Provide reports as required by the Director of Legal Services.
- Perform other tasks as required by the Director of Legal Services.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Enthusiastically committed to the vision, mission and values of the Rian Immigrant Center
- D. or LL.M. degree with admission to the bar of any state. (Massachusetts strongly preferred; by transfer of UBE acceptable);
- Minimum of two years of experience handling immigration and/or citizenship cases.
- A team player with strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management.
- Preferred fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole; French also very helpful.
The Rian Immigrant Center is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, creed or religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. We encourage applications from all those interested and qualified. For more information on the Rian Immigrant Center please see www.riancenter.org.
ABOUT THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER
Rian Immigrant Center offers a comprehensive, multi-service approach to supporting families from more than 126 countries. Rian provides immigration legal advice, resource and support services, and educational support immigrants need to gain stability, security, and build pathways to success. Rian was founded in 1989 by a group of immigrants, and we have assisted over 40,000 immigrants make successful transitions to new beginnings in New England.
In addition to our services, rooted in the tradition of welcoming others and social justice, we help newcomers find community, and stand up for immigration policies that are humane and just. We are proud to continue the tradition of welcoming immigrants to this country and working together to create a better future for all. Rian strives to intentionally create an environment for staff, individuals we serve and others, that fosters intercultural belonging, and is anti-racist and equitable. We are committed to valuing and promoting anti-racist ideas and policies.
Working at Rian: Our staff of thirty-five+ includes immigration attorneys, social workers, educators, youth workers and others, who bring enthusiasm and a commitment to our mission and the work at the Center. We work as one team. Our generous benefits package includes a hybrid work environment with flexible work time, health benefits, 20 vacation days, 15 holidays, 5 sick days, a 403(b) plan, and occasional off-site community building time together.
How to Apply
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@riancenter.org with “Immigration Attorney” in the subject line. Application Deadline: Rolling (we will interview applicants as we receive resumes until the position is filled). The start date is flexible.419 total views, 0 today