Unaccompanied Minor Immigration Attorney

Unaccompanied Minor Immigration Attorney

Salary: $64,000 – $78,000 per year

Position Title: Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Full or part-time status: Full-time

Department: Migration and Refugee Services

Reports to: Senior Immigration Trial Attorney

Hiring Range: $64,000 – $78,000/yr. DOE

Date written or last revised: September 2025

Primary Function Of Position: As the Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors, you will provide legal representation and outreach services to unaccompanied minor immigration clients.

Major

Position Responsibilities:

• Client Eligibility:
  Screen and consult with potential clients to determine their eligibility for CCS legal services.
• Legal Representation:
  Prepare and file applications with the USCIS on behalf of clients and represent clients before the USCIS and the Immigration Court.
• Team Management:
  Work to increase the capacity of the immigration program by recruiting, training and supervising law students and pro bono attorneys to help with the case load.
• Supervise:
  Supervise legal support staff and legal fellows as needed.
• External
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with other nonprofit legal service providers utilizing a standard hotline and referral service.
• Client Outcome Tracking:
  Track and report on client outcomes.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with other CCS staff attorneys and paralegal staff on assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• This role is in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Some local travel is anticipated as part of the role's responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

• While primarily a sedentary role, some filing tasks are involved. This entails lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasionally bending or standing as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities:

• Strong Legal
  
  Skills:
  
  Possesses vital research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Bilingual Proficiency:
  Oral and written communication in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Community Resources:
  Possesses knowledge of community resources.
• Grant Accountability:
  Understands the requirements of grant programs and the need to track hours and be accountable for time spent on cases.
• Supervisory
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to evaluate and supervise staff.
• Independent Efficiency:
  Thrive in an environment that values independent work conducted safely and appropriately. Employ your problem-solving skills to address challenges and prevent issues effectively.
• Problem Solving:
  Demonstrates proficiency in both problem-solving and problem-prevention.
• Time Management:
  Recognizes time as a valuable resource and responds promptly to the needs of clients and co-workers.
• Effective Communication:
  Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Personal Qualities:
  Exhibits personal qualities of openness, respect for co-workers and clients, compassion, and graciousness in assisting clients in assessing and facing their situations and accepting assistance.
• Sensitivity:
  Displays sensitivity to the needs of clients, their families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers, and other individuals with whom the employee interacts.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains strict confidentiality regarding clients.
• Computer Proficiency:
  Proficient in computer skills, including maintaining case files, completing documentation, scheduling, and email using Microsoft 365.
• Commitment:
  Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the program and the agency.

Education, Training, And

Experience:

• Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• One year of practice as an attorney in a related field preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is preferred; willingness to learn Spanish is required.

Background Screening Requirement:

• Must be able to pass a national BCI/FBI background check.

Licenses, Certifications, And Credentials:

• Must be able to obtain a Law License within 12 months of the date of hire (Utah License preferred).
• A current Utah driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance meeting minimum policy liability limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident. Additionally, be 21 years of age or older, maintain a clean driving record, and have the capacity to fulfill CCS vehicle safety standards.

Position Status And Expected

Schedule:

• This is a full-time position and exempt position.
• Office hours are scheduled from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends. A flexible schedule is possible, but the role requires in-person/face-to-face work with clients (applicants who can only work remotely cannot be accommodated).

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer.