Immigration Advocate

General Task Areas:   • Help domestic and sexual assault survivors in immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. This includes assisting with affidavits, gathering relevant evidence, and providing legal advice in preparation of VAWA self-petitions, U visa petitions, among other forms of relief related to victims of domestic or sexual violence. • Obtain U Visa certifications from law enforcement agencies and maintain a cordial relationships with such agencies. • Conduct legal research with regard to immigration matters as needed. • Provide crisis intervention and assist clients to eliminate practical barriers to safety and self-sufficiency, such as transportation, housing or public benefits. • Identify non-immigration legal matters to serve the clients in a holistic and client centered manner. • Promote and maintain civil and professional relationships with coworkers, clients, members of the judicial system, and members of the public with whom they have contact, treating all with dignity and respect. • Create relationships with and deliver presentations to community groups on immigration related topics. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.   Qualifications:   • Bilingual in Spanish and English is required. • Willingness to seek Department of Justice Accreditation is required. • Demonstrated interest in the area of public interest work and/or working with low- income individuals. Able to communicate effectively, be empathetic and understand the diverse clients of the poverty community. • Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and/or experience with immigration aw is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize multiple tasks. • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.   Salary   Salary is commensurate with qualifications and includes excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan, paid time off.

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