Training and Technical Assistance Attorney (Part-time) - 2025795

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war‑torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY World Relief seeks an experienced immigration attorney for its National Immigration Programs team to provide training, technical assistance, and resources to support Immigration Legal Services (ILS) practitioners at World Relief’s local offices and faith‑based nonprofit ILS affiliates. This is a part‑time position for 25 hours per week. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate training calendar for monthly webinars by planning topics, preparing and delivering webinars, creating short quizzes, and scheduling guest trainers as needed. Create practice advisories, templates, and other written resources for ILS practitioners. Curate legal updates, resources, training opportunities, and news clips for weekly e‑newsletter. Coordinate and assist with delivery of Basic Immigration Law Trainings (typically two 6‑week virtual sessions and two 1‑week in‑person sessions each year) and participate in grading exams and assignments from the Trainings. Obtain approval for World Relief to offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for virtual and in‑person trainings. Answer legal questions pertaining to individual cases, immigration law, legal ethics, and government policy and practice by e‑mail, Microsoft Teams, and phone from World Relief immigration legal services (ILS) practitioners in local offices and faith‑based nonprofit affiliates. Participate in refining assessment tools for ILS programs. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards Licensed attorney in a jurisdiction in the United States, and in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted. At least five years of recent experience in family‑based and humanitarian‑based immigration law. Strong commitment to legal ethics and ability to keep information confidential. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Up to 25% domestic travel Organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. Self‑motivated, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based environment. Ability to effectively and professionally work with individuals from many different backgrounds; able to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality. Experience in trauma‑informed practice. Mentoring skills. Training experience in virtual and in‑person contexts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in ILS program management strongly preferred. Recent experience in removal defense and “crimmigration” is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Zoom and Thinkific preferred. COMPENSATION $37 - $40 an hour BENEFITS World Relief offers a competitive benefits package for full‑time, regular employees. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO STATEMENT World Relief is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium