What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at Building One Community?
About the Organization: Building One Community (“B1C”) is a non-profit organization established in 2011 as a comprehensive resource center for immigrants across southwestern Connecticut. B1C’s mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.
Our Immigration Legal Services (“ILS”) department began in 2016 and has served more than 750 families and individuals with affirmative applications before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, such as naturalization, adjustment of status, DACA/TPS, consular processing, VAWA and U visas. In September 2021, began providing representation to unaccompanied minors and adults, individuals and families before the Hartford Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Position Description: We seek an experienced and passionate Immigration Attorney to join our ground-breaking program that provides high-quality representation to low income non-citizens. The Attorney will work on all aspects of affirmative immigration cases and removal cases including interviewing, counseling, case development and advocacy both in and out of court for unaccompanied minors and young adults, individuals and families. This full-time exempt position will report to the Immigration Legal Services Director. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days of remote work.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
· Represent non-citizens in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court in Hartford, Connecticut, before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
· Represent noncitizens on motions to reopen before EOIR
· Provide or coordinate probate court representation for minors eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
· Collaborate with other B1C departments to provide client-centered, interdisciplinary and comprehensive legal services
· Participate in public outreach and community education initiatives on immigration issues
· Participate in ILS staff meetings and case management reviews
· Provide required information for grants and contract reporting
· Maintain, organize, and update case files and case management database (LawLogix)
Qualifications:
· At least three years’ experience practicing immigration law, including removal defense
· Admitted to practice law in any state (admission in Connecticut a plus)
· Demonstrated commitment to public interest law
· Excellent English language oral and written skills
· Spanish or French language proficiency a plus
· Ability to travel to immigration court in Hartford, CT
· Excellent organizational skills
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
· Experience working with clients from diverse communities and backgrounds
* Please submit a legal brief sample when you submit your resume *
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of practicing immigration law ?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06902