Immigration Attorney

Lutheran Community Services NW Job Opportunity

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

As an employer of choice, we're deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you're empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind.

Our benefits include:

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. This position will provide direct legal representation to low-income and culturally diverse immigrants pursuing various forms of immigration relief with Portland U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The immigration attorney performs client screening and intake, including determining eligibility for relief and providing immigration advice.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct representation to clients before the Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Develop and litigate cases, including legal research and developing case strategy
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, and trends in immigration law
• Provide case support to other staff members on asylum and related matters
• Perform related administrative tasks, such as case tracking and management
• Participate in LCSNW's outreach and development efforts

To be a great fit, you should have:

• 2 years of related experience; specific to Immigration Law
• Juris Doctor degree, admission to any state bar in the US, and be in good standing
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness, and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflicts, and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity, including and not limited to general office tasks
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agencies, and community-based settings, courts, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we're unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.