Job description

About Us: Open Arms Community Center (OACC) is a non-profit organization that represents the underserved immigrant community of South Florida with a variety of social / employment / immigration services with the aim of helping individuals attain self-sufficiency and integration in society.

Location: 5556 SW 8 ST, Coral Gables, FL 33134

OACC is looking for an IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Duties:
- Provide legal representation in immigration proceedings before EOIR Immigration Courts; appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals; proceedings in family and dependency courts; proceedings before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS);

- Manage heavy caseloads dealing with complex immigration issues including asylum, residency, VAWA self-petitioner, non-immigrant temporary visas, etc.

• Provide legal orientations and screenings via Zoom or in person when conditions allow;
• Manage Client Case from A to Z (screening to completion of case petition)
• Comply with reporting to funders and regular data management;
• Participate in meetings, calls and communications with management;
• Provide mentorship and trainings in order to recruit and train pro bono attorneys; and
• Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrants' rights.

Qualifications:

• Membership of the Florida Bar or other state Bar (eligible to practice in immigration proceedings) REQUIRED;
• Experience and/or interest in working with vulnerable populations;
• Fully bilingual, including reading and writing, in English and Spanish required;
• Excellent research and writing skills, communication skills, organizational skills, self-motivation, and an ability to work collaboratively with others; and
• Adept at interacting with a variety of people and comfortable in a busy, open work environment.
• Experience with Immigration Pro software program preferred.

A writing sample and references may be requested before a second-round interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55-65K per year (negotiable and based on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 9AM to 5PM

Experience:

• Attorneys: 1 year minimum (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami, FL 33134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person

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