The St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance team at Catholic Charities is seeking a Supervising Attorney to supervise the unaccompanied children released project and to represent unaccompanied children in removal proceedings.
The candidate that fills this position will be responsible for:
◾Supervising the unaccompanied children released project
◾Providing direct legal representation to Unaccompanied Children (UC) previously in HHS/Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) care and custody throughout the Greater Houston-Galveston area, including ten counties within the service area of Catholic Charities;
◾Providing legal services to those seeking: special immigrant juvenile status, asylum, family-based petitions, voluntary departure, orders of removal and other forms of immigration relief before the Houston Immigration Court;
◾Assessing eligibility for immigration benefits;
◾Performing client intake interviews and consultations;
◾Tracking statistical data for grant reporting purposes, reporting on case outcomes; and
◾Performing on and off-site community outreach.
- Law degree;
◾At least two years of immigration law experience
◾Admitted to practice in Texas and be an attorney in good standing;
◾Proficiency in MS Office
◾Proficiency in English and Spanish (speak, write and read); (required)
◾Reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver's License, and evidence of insurability.
Applicants should submit an application through this link: http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CATHOLICC...