STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES - Caldwell

Regular Full Time Status: Exempt / SALARY Reports to: Familias Unidas Director

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities (**This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide legal assistance to community members through:
  • direct representation
  • individual consultations
  • self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics
  • conduct naturalization preparation classes.
  • facilitate community education and advocacy.
• Focus on providing legal representation in various matters, but focusing on:
  • family-based petitions
  • deferred action petitions
  • naturalization
  • humanitarian visas
  • removal defense
• Represent clients before the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the National Visa Center (NVC), and other governmental agencies.
• Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual legal consultations in Spanish and English
• Assist in the research and writing of grants for the program.
• Plan and organize annual community events (i.e. Gala)
• Travel across the state of Idaho to provide services and outreach.
• Speak for CC Idaho in front of lawmakers and other stakeholders, in matters related to immigration law and policy, when requested to do so by the Chief Executive Officer
• Work with community partners across Idaho in conducting outreach and community education.
• Assist in the supervision and training of Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative(s)
• Work closely with other immigration program staff members
• Manage and maintain blog, social media, and other posts for F.U.I.L.S.
• Maintain records required for case and grant management Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure and stressful conditions.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with
• CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Ensure compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, federal, and other applicable regulations, and standards.

Requir****ed

• Law Degree for American Bar Association accredited law school; will consider applicants who will graduate by Fall 2021
• Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S. (Idaho State Bar is preferred). Will consider applicants intending to sit for a bar no later than July 2023
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support the mission, vision, and values of Community Council of Idaho
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and to supervise others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Ability to travel frequently and overnight both in-state and out of state.
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass a background check.

Preferred

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Required Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.

BENEFIT:

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

• Blue Cross Medical and Dental benefits:
• Willamette dental benefits:
• VSP Vision benefits:

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
  • First year of service – 20 days
  • After five years of service – 25 days
  • After ten years of service – 30 days
  • After twenty years of service – 35 days
  • After thirty years of service – 40 days
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
  • Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

• Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility