Immigration Attorney II

#ILS-028 - Immigration Attorney II

Department: Immigration Legal Services

Employment Type: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: Immigration Legal Services Director

Location: SE Portland

Compensation: $56,100 - $61,200 annual salary

At CCO We Take Care of Our People:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
• Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non-profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.

Who You Are:

The Immigration Attorney II position is a critical part of the CCILS team. This role will provide direct legal services to individuals and will supervise CCILS support staff.

What You Will Work On:

• The Immigration Attorney II position will provide direct immigration legal services to low-income individuals, which may include:

• • Providing legal consultations and representation.
  • Representing clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in cases, including but not limited to; family-based petitions, waivers, consular processing, U Visas, VAWA self-petitions, T Visas, Adjustments of Status, Asylum, DACA, and Temporary Protected Status.
  • Representing clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court.
• Coordinate legal volunteers, interns, and externs and provide supervision.

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to bar in any state.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• 3 years of experience practicing immigration law, preferred.
• Outstanding leadership skills with 1-2 years supervisory experience showing progression (Preferred).
• At least one years' experience managing social service-related programs, including experience with staff supervision, program development, and budget management.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.