Supervising Immigration Attorney

Position Summary

The Supervising Immigration Attorney will lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff including immigration attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and legal assistants.

Self‑manage an immigration legal services caseload in the Legal Services program.

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of up to 4 staff to provide quality, trauma‑informed legal services.
• Self‑manage a legal caseload of consultations, legal advice, and limited‑scope or full‑scope representation.
• Specialize in one or more focus areas:
  Removal Defense or Affinity (details listed...).
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Daily communications and meetings with clients, staff, and USCIS regarding ongoing cases.
• Record case management data promptly in physical files, One Drive, and Law Lab.

• Assist the Legal Services Sector Manager with program reporting and narrative development.
• Communicate with stakeholders including other IRCO sectors, IRCO leadership, Oregon State Bar, and equity partners.
• Provide feedback to improve processes and procedures.
• Support planning of legal clinics, rights presentations, and community education events.
• Assist with projects and other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Licensure with the Oregon State Bar or another state bar.
• 3‑4 years of immigration law experience, with at least 2 years as an attorney.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online legal research.

• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities.
• Bilingual/bicultural and fluent in a language other than English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starting with a flexible growth mindset.

• Physical: occasional lifting, carrying, or constant movement.
• Regular assessment of risk and analysis of options without complete information.
• Work environment generally well protected, with occasional issues and temperature changes.
• Schedule may occasionally fluctuate based on organizational needs.

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Amazing opportunity to work with people from all over the world.
• Work that helps your community.
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Medical & dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee and families, no deductibles.
• Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.

Engage fully in recommended professional development and other assigned or required training activities, including participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values‑based initiatives.

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal.
• Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position to IRCO Careers.
• Email jobs for questions.

IRCO is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by state and federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Starting at $83,000, depending on experience.