About The Role

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. ORGANIZATION SUMMARYWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief seeks a licensed attorney to provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative and defensive benefits, including but not limited to asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, TPS, U/T/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, consular processing, family reunification, DACA, naturalization, and records checks. This position will be in the Garden Grove office. Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and Arabic.

This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 work from home day.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Immigration Legal Counsel and Representation

Legally screen and advise individuals regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies.
Provide direct immigration legal representation in front of USCIS, EOIR, and BIA.
Represent clients in person at USCIS adjudication interviews and EOIR and BIA hearings.
Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors via telephone and correspondence.
Manage a case load of pending immigration cases.
Comply with WR SoCal ILS best practice case management rules, policies and procedures and legal ethics under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager.
Work in a team and collaborate with other WR SoCal team members to provide immigration legal services to the community.
Occasionally weekend and evening events may be required.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Immigration Legal Training

Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal training, conferences, webinars, roundtables, and research to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience.
Case management training on Equifax as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief.
Participate in routine ILS and Staff meetings.

Community Speaking Engagements/Networking/Forums

Support the ILS Program Manager in providing Immigration 101 trainings, Know Your Rights, Asylum 101, and other related presentation and trainings to key community partners and/or immigrant communities.

Participate in practitioner forums as assigned by the ILS Program Manager.

Actively communicate with other WR SoCal departments for the furtherment of WR services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards

Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a frequently changing environment

Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Strong self-starter skills and a desire to learn and grow

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in an adjudicatory setting and in writing

Juris Doctor (JD) required

Active bar license required and commitment to attending CLE training and maintaining good standing with the State Bar

A minimum of 3-5 years in Immigration Legal Services experience, having previous experience as an Immigration Attorney, DOJ Accredited Representative, immigration paralegal or legal assistant

Proficient in MS Office programs

Database entry skills