Attorney; Immigration Law

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit charitable law firm dedicated to ensuring equal access to the justice system for the low‑income, disadvantaged and traditionally underserved residents of Palm Beach County. The Legal Aid Society’s Immigrant Advocacy Project provides free legal services to immigrants applying for lawful permanent residency, with a focus on noncitizen victims of domestic violence and dependent immigrant children, and community education in the area of immigration and nationality law.

Provides immigration representation to low‑income residents of Palm Beach County with an emphasis on representing victims of violent crime, victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking. Work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional evening or weekend work as required to effectively represent clients. Travel throughout Palm Beach County and occasional travel to Broward County, Dade County and other counties within the jurisdiction of the West Palm Beach USCIS Field Office is required.

Attorney is supervised by and reports directly to the Supervising Attorney. Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.

• Represents clients in immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
• Handles all aspects of immigration case preparation from beginning to end.
• Conducts interviews of clients at the office and at outreach locations.
• Assesses eligibility for project representation and options for immigration benefits.
• Investigates and develops cases, including conducting necessary interviews and consulting appropriate agencies and resources.
• Drafts letters, memos, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents and written materials as necessary.
• Performs legal research.
• Ensures compliance with case count and billing requirements as required by project funders.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files regarding cases. Opens and closes files, enters billing and detailed case notes in case management databases.
• Makes referrals to appropriate alternative or additional sources of assistance.
• Develops a working knowledge of immigration law and procedure as it pertains to humanitarian relief with an emphasis on options for victims of domestic violence, victims of violent crime and victims of human trafficking.
• May be required to develop and conduct occasional informational presentations for partner agencies.
• Attends staff and other meetings in the community as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Complies with all unit and agency policies and procedures.
• Must work the days and hours to perform all assigned tasks and be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees and clients of the organization. Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Assists the Executive Director and/or supervisor with special projects, assignments and any additional duties as deemed appropriate or as needed.

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of a bar association within the United States.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of immigration law preferred but not required.
• Must pass Level 2 background screening and internal conflict check process.
• Ability to engage in public speaking when necessary.
• Commitment to remain in position for at least one (1) year.
• Dependability, initiative, motivation, and concern for interests of clients.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and organization.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• High ethical standards.

• Salary range depending on experience.
• Full benefits package in addition to salary includes:
  • Vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year (beginning the first of the month…