LSS Center for New Americans seeks an Immigration Attorney to help refugee and immigrant clients through legal processes on their journey to reunite with family members and become stable, happy, and successful American citizens. Applicants with a passion for diversity, community, and helping others are encouraged to apply. #YouareLSS
HOURS: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
BENEFITS:
$600 hiring bonus*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
$20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
Employee Recognition
Employee Assistance Program
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: A successful applicant will assist immigrant and refugee clients in their applications for naturalization, adjustment of status, employment authorization applications, TPS, asylum, VAWA relief, and family petition processes as well as waivers, and other related applications as needed. The Immigration Attorney will assist in community outreach to promote the program and services as needed. Maintain client files with confidentiality and professionalism. Supervise the immigration legal services team at LSS Center for New Americans. The successful candidate should have strong written and oral skills. Will maintain case notes and data according to appropriate agency procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor (Law Degree), Licensure/bar admission and in good standing in any state or states. Membership in the state bar association. Membership in AILA (preferred). Two + years’ experience practicing immigration law. Bilingual applicants preferred. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
Non-Profit Organization serving individuals across the state of South Dakota providing services to individuals/families for Behavioral Health, Residential Treatment, Financial Resources, New Americans, Adoption, and Childcare.
