Immigration Attorney

Job Description

The Immigration Attorney will be part of MCC South Florida Immigration Program (MCCSFIP) that provides immigration services to our constituency churches, as well as to other communities in the area. This is a 0.6 FTE (24-hour work week) position. Immigration services will consist of, but not be limited to providing immigration counseling, filling out immigration documents, maintaining accurate confidential files, representing clients in court, and occasionally giving presentations on immigration law/services of the program to our constituent congregations.

 

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Law degree and active license to practice law required
A minimum of three years’ experience (including law school clinical experience) with immigration law and procedures
Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering principles.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, well-organized, able to prioritize assignments and workload.
Ability to build mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, clients, the public and congregations.
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with software applications in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word and Immigration Docketwise.

Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).

Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.

Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).

 

Website

mcc.org/careers

 

How to Apply

Use link provided to apply. Be sure to include BOTH resume AND cover letter.

https://mccglobal.my.site.com/MCCJobs/s/vacancy-details?vacancyId=a2SIV000003T2Ph2AK