Staff Attorney

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Staff Attorney who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

To provide legal representation on a variety of immigration matters before DHS, the Immigration Courts, and the BIA with special focus on CRS population.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct legal screenings with clients, prepare clients for court appearances and/or USCIS interviews.
• Ensure adequate representation for CWS clients at USCIS and EOIR, including but not limited to: Immigration Interviews, Asylum Hearings; Master Calendar Hearings; and submission of briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
• Draft supplemental statements, rebuttals to Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence; prepare and file immigration applications and motions; prepare other additional immigration papers, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
• Represent LSF/RS at meetings, and various Task Force meetings, related to immigration issues.
• Conduct legal research to support filed immigration applications.
• Provide legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of LSF legal and immigration services.
• Assists the Senior Attorney in preparing reports and compiling data as requested.
• Keeps supervisor informed of complaints, issues and/or problems for timely investigation and resolution.
• Works closely with supervisor to keep informed about immigrant issues and conducts legal research to support filed immigration applications.
• Represents the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

To perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to drive, have a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work flexible and long hours.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Law degree from an accredited university and licensed to practice immigration law in the United States.

Experience:

Experience in Immigration Laws and Regulations preferred, minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience required.

Skills:

• Must be highly organized and disciplined.
• Must have experience working with immigration software, or similar case management software.
• Excellent knowledge of the Immigration Law.
• Great communication skills in English and the ability of speak one other language fluently (Spanish preferred)
• Ability to understand and prepare budgets.

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Reports to Senior Attorney.
• Team player with co-workers
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and analysis
• Adherence to agency policies and managements

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within theorganization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Teladoc (24/7 access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D
• Health and dependent care FSA
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.