Immigration Attorney, Hana Center

HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA Center has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.HANA’s Immigration & Legal Services support 8,000 community members each year to access critical protections and build their legal capacity through completion of citizenship and DACA applications, participation in civic classes, pro bono legal consultation, Know Your Rights training, and legal representation for Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, consular processing, asylum, bond hearing, and removal defense cases.Responsibilities : Legal Services & Case Management : Assess community members’ eligibility for various forms of immigrant reliefAssist community members with completion of appropriate applications and maintain communication regarding case statusSupervise case management including but not limited to maintaining and reviewing client files, drafting cover letters, preparing and reviewing application packetsAdvocate for community members before USCIS, ICE, CBP, NVC, EOIR, and other government agenciesMake appropriate referrals for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the programMaintain accurate, timely, and thorough completion of case notes and reportingTrain non-legal and / or legal volunteers to complete applications when necessarySupport monthly Legal Clinic, including developing and coordinating pro-bono attorneysProvide legal oversight at workshops when applicablePerform factual and legal research and continually monitor developments in immigration law and procedure, participating in required trainingsAdministrative SupportSupervise legal support staff and coordinate regular case review meetingsConduct strategic outreach to promote awareness about HANA’s programsSupport staff to identify, train, and develop a growing network of informed and engaged Community NavigatorsBuild relationships to foster collaborative opportunities with other HANA programs and external partnersOversee data collection and recording, keeping accurate and thorough client records in databasePrepare clear and concise reports and assist with completing grant proposals and renewal applicationsAssist team members to identify and participate in relevant trainings and professional development activitiesOther duties as assignedQualifications : Commitment to immigrant rights and social, economic, and racial justiceA belief in communities’ ability to support each other, organize, and achieve desired goals togetherExperience working on Korean American, Asian American, immigrant community issues, and / or social, economic, and racial justice issues preferredAt least 1 year practicing immigration law strongly preferredBilingual proficiency in Korean and / or Spanish is an assetExperience in drafting affidavits pertaining to family-based cases and hardship waivers; experience with bond hearings and removal defense cases strongly preferredExperience communicating with clients and government agencies, such as USCIS, ICE, CBP, NVC, and EOIR, regarding immigration mattersExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; empathic listener sensitive to legal issues experienced by diverse immigrant communitiesDemonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships with people of diverse social, economic, racial / ethnic, and faith backgroundsProactive self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to stay organized, manage a high volume workload, and work under strict deadlines Proficiency using Microsoft and Google suites; prior experience with LawLogix a plusStrong proofreading and detail-oriented research and writing skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from community members and the general publicAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA valid driver’s license, car, and car insurance strongly preferredFlexibility to work some evenings and weekends as requiredHow to Apply : Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter at http : / / hanacenter.org / joinhana#J-18808-Ljbffr