Staff Attorney

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for counseling clients regarding their immigration matters and for managing their immigration cases. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interviews, counsels, and advises clients regarding benefits available to them under the current immigration law. • Informs clients of all requirements for the benefit sought and prepares clients’ cases for submission to Federal Government immigration agencies. • Complete immigration applications for USCIS and EOIR, as needed for client • Informs clients of legal requirements for benefits sought expenses related to applying for the benefit and timeframes. • Represents clients before the Dallas Immigration Court and the Dallas office of the Department of Homeland Security. • Manages client cases once open, to ensure proper and timely consideration by government officials. • Will provide outreach throughout Diocese of Dallas and to provide direct legal aid and other outreach events as needed. OTHER DUTIES: • Assist in training and mentoring of summer interns, accredited representatives, and other staff as needed. • Participates in the Dallas Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee. • Adheres to agency and professional code of ethics. • Attends immigration training seminars and remains abreast of the immigration law and procedures. • Maintains active bar license • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients. • Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program. • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities • Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable. EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Juris Doctor with one plus years immigration experience required. • Active bar license in any state. (Texas preferred) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish • Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and ethnicities • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Strong organizational and time management skills required • Excellent public speaking skills in English and Spanish • Excellent advocacy skills OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical) Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check Driving Record: N/A Health: annual TB screen required, other public health screenings as required Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Location: Dallas, US

Posted Date: 9/10/2025