Immigration Attorney - Migrant Legal Aid - Grand Rapids

Migrant Legal Aid of Grand Rapids, Michigan a law firm for low-income people in Michigan is currently accepting applications for the position of Immigration Attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active membership in the Michigan State Bar
• Administrative experience in immigration matters before USCIS and EOIR
• Litigation experience in State or Federal Court and in immigration law proceedings;
• Demonstrated knowledge of immigration law, including relief available under VAWA & U and T-visas;
• Ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively;
• Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant communities;
• Bilingual in another language: Spanish required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence with remedies under VAWA or for U-visas and to victims of human traficking;
• Develop appropriate outreach materials and disseminate information about rights and benefits available to torture, domestic violence and human trafficking survivors;
• Establish and nurture relationships with partner organizations, CBOs & faith-based groups;
• Outreach to the communities where torture, domestic violence and human trafficking victims are found;
• Conduct domestic violence (VAWA) training to CBO’s, community groups, clients councils and DPSS;
• Work with paralegal in the provision of services and outreach to survivors;
• Establish direct referral mechanisms with partner agencies and community groups and implement partner meetings to assure appropriate and efficient coverage of services.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume to Teresa Hendricks, Director, Migrant Legal Services, 1104 Fuller N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability.

Date Posted: Mar 14, 2011