What are the responsibilities and job description for the Russian Speaking Associate Attorney position at Jewish Family & Children's Service?
Russian Speaking Associate Attorney AGENCY OVERVIEW : Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.The Legal Services program assists Bay Area immigrants with legal help, citizenship classes, counseling, disabilities issues, restitution for Holocaust survivors, and more. We serve people from all over the world and in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew.POSITION SUMMARY : The Russian Speaking Associate Attorney, under the Director of Legal Services’ supervision, is responsible for representation of JFCS clients in naturalization and immigration matters, completion of immigration-related forms, corresponding with clients and immigration agencies, and interpreting / translating for clients. This includes (but is not limited to) legal consultations, representing clients at USCIS interviews, responding to USCIS requests, maintaining license to practice law, and keeping up to date on changes in immigration law. The Associate Attorney will also assist the Director of Legal Services in reaching the outreach, policy advocacy, and volunteer engagement goals of the Legal Services department. All duties will be performed in line with legal ethics and the agency’s standards of quality and professionalism.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Salary Range : $80,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience)Employment Type : full-time, exempt position with benefitsEmployer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)Cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, FSA, Employer-paid life, and disability insurance16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annuallyESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Performs immigration legal consultations, advises clients on immigration matters, and represents clients at USCIS interviewsTracks the progress of individual cases and prepares case documents for filings, interviews, and hearingsPrepares letters, correspondence, memos, and other material for JFCS Legal Services DepartmentResearches legal issues to address complex immigration issues affecting clientsContacts governmental offices (USCIS, NVC, etc.) to follow up on the status of casesAssists Director of Legal Services in updating client intake procedure, case management policies, and other department best practices which affect client experienceRepresents JFCS’ Legal Services at volunteer, outreach, and group processing eventsAssists by interpreting for clients at JFCS appointments and other client meetings when neededDoes document translation (if able) for client civil documents and intake forms when required for immigration or naturalization applicationREQUIREMENTS : Fluency in Russian is requiredJuris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school or LLMCurrent license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (California Bar membership preferred)Demonstrated interest in immigration law and serving underserved or historically disadvantaged communitiesAbility to commute to USCIS field offices in San Francisco and San Jose for client interviews, therefore a valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance and access to a reliable transportation is requiredKnowledge of and sensitivity to issues regarding immigration and naturalization and cross-cultural communications is requiredTo be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements and competencies listed above. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
