A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
The Supervising Attorney maintains a caseload of defensive and affirmative immigration cases while providing legal and administrative support to the Community Response Project (CRP), Southcentral Rapid Response Team (RRT) and
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Program. Specifically, this role may perform outreach, lead clinics, coordinate with pro bono attorneys and other volunteers and supervise up to two staff, as assigned by the Executive Director.
Job Purpose and Activities:
Coordinates community-based non-detained legal services primarily within the south-central Pennsylvania community and
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zone. Represents clients in a wide scope of immigration matters before immigration courts, the BIA, and USCIS, although primarily not including detained matters and survivors' work which are handled by other programs at PIRC . Case selection is dependent upon funding parameters, capacity, and organizational case selection criteria. Legal work is supervised by Managing Attorneys in other programs at PIRC. Conducts legal consults as a stand-alone service for non-citizen community members; conducts screenings/intakes for further referral or representation under any of PIRC's programs. Engages partner legal service providers, community-based organizations, community leaders and members to continually assess and support the legal needs of immigrant communities in Pennsylvania. Organizes and executes clinics in support of immigrant legal needs in the community. (E.g. Family Preparedness, TPS renewals, Pro se asylum workshops, etc.) Assists existing staff in overseeing the Community Response Program (York County), Southcentral PA Rapid Response Team (RRT), and
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program. Support functions may include collecting/reporting data and managing incoming legal referrals from RRT and other partners. Works with the Executive Director and Development Director to ensure compliance with contractual and grant requirements for PIRC's Community Response Programs; captures and reports related data for funding purposes. May supervise direct reports as appropriate, including at this time, one DOJ Accredited Representative and one non-legal staff person
Qualifications and Experience:
Law degree and licensed to practice law before the bar of any state in the U.S. Proficiency (reading/writing/speaking) in Spanish is required to streamline legal assistance to a client base that is predominantly Spanish speaking at this time. 3-5 years of relevant experience and/or legal practice, including supervision experience, is preferred. Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with people of different racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ethic of serving clients with compassion. Sense of personal initiative and ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and supervision. Ability to balance competing priorities and communicate as priorities shift. Ability to meet deadlines and engage as a team player. Must be flexible and adaptable. Commitment to PIRC's mission, immigration advocacy, and legal services.
Other:
Must successfully pass NCIC, FBI, and State Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance background checks. Frequent regional travel required in order to perform in-person outreach, community engagement, and clinics. Performs in accordance with PIRC's Core Values of integrity, adaptability, innovation, empowerment, collaboration and diversity. Abides by all policies and procedures established by PIRC. Other tasks as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently in a sedentary, seated position; however, this position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend as necessary. Employee uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing/analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job purpose and activities outlined above.
Pay:
$71,420.00 - $92,020.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
immigration legal: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
