Unaccompanied Minor Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Full or part-time status: Full-time

Department: Migration and Refugee Services

Reports to: Senior Immigration Trial Attorney

Hiring Range: $64,000-$78,000/yr. DOE

Date written or last revised: September 2025

Primary Function of Position:

As the Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors, you will provide legal representation and outreach services to unaccompanied minor immigration clients.

Major Position Responsibilities:

1. Client Eligibility: Screen and consult with potential clients to determine their eligibility for CCS legal services.
2. Legal Representation: Prepare and file applications with the USCIS on behalf of clients and represent clients before the USCIS and the Immigration Court.
3. Team Management: Work to increase the capacity of the immigration program by recruiting, training and supervising law students and pro bono attorneys to help with the case load.
4. Supervise: Supervise legal support staff and legal fellows as needed.
5. External Collaboration: Coordinate with other nonprofit legal service providers utilizing a standard hotline and referral service.
6. Client Outcome Tracking: Track and report on client outcomes.
7. Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with other CCS staff attorneys and paralegal staff on assigned projects.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

1. This role is in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.  
2. Some local travel is anticipated as part of the role's responsibilities. 

Physical Demands  

1. While primarily a sedentary role, some filing tasks are involved. This entails lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasionally bending or standing as needed. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Strong Legal Skills: Possesses vital research, writing, and advocacy skills.
2. Bilingual Proficiency : Oral and written communication in English and Spanish is preferred.
3. Community Resources: Possesses knowledge of community resources.
4. Grant Accountability: Understands the requirements of grant programs and the need to track hours and be accountable for time spent on cases.
5. Supervisory Skills: Ability to evaluate and supervise staff.
6. Independent Efficiency: Thrive in an environment that values independent work conducted safely and appropriately. Employ your problem-solving skills to address challenges and prevent issues effectively. 
7. Problem Solving: Demonstrates proficiency in both problem-solving and problem-prevention.
8. Time Management: Recognizes time as a valuable resource and responds promptly to the needs of clients and co-workers.
9. Effective Communication: Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
10. Personal Qualities: Exhibits personal qualities of openness, respect for co-workers and clients, compassion, and graciousness in assisting clients in assessing and facing their situations and accepting assistance.
11. Sensitivity: Displays sensitivity to the needs of clients, their families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers, and other individuals with whom the employee interacts.
12. Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality regarding clients.
13. Computer Proficiency: Proficient in computer skills, including maintaining case files, completing documentation, scheduling, and email using Microsoft 365.
14. Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the program and the agency.

Education, Training, and Experience:

1. Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
2. One year of practice as an attorney in a related field preferred.
3. Fluency in both Spanish and English is preferred; willingness to learn Spanish is required.

Background Screening Requirement:

1. Must be able to pass a national BCI/FBI background check.

Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials:

1. Must be able to obtain a Law License within 12 months of the date of hire (Utah License preferred).
2. A current Utah driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance meeting minimum policy liability limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident. Additionally, be 21 years of age or older, maintain a clean driving record, and have the capacity to fulfill CCS vehicle safety standards. 

Position Status and Expected Schedule:

1. This is a full-time position and exempt position.
2. Office hours are scheduled from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends. A flexible schedule is possible, but the role requires in-person/face-to-face work with clients (applicants who can only work remotely cannot be accommodated).

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer.