About the Organization

Canal Alliance is a nonprofit champion of immigrants. We exist to break the generational cycle of poverty for Latino immigrants and their families by lifting barriers to their success.

At Canal Alliance we know our strength is our team of dedicated employees. We invest in professional development, building trust and relationships, and value life-work balance. We work a 4 day workweek with a regular 32 hours per week. We offer hybrid work for most positions.

We are proud to be one of North Bay’s Best Places to Work.

Position Summary

The position requires an experienced and dedicated attorney to review, audit, and update all pending U Visa cases based on current regulations & practices.

The senior attorney will work in a collaborative and trauma-informed environment delivering high-quality service. This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work model requiring three days a week in the office.

Must be available to attend hearings and interviews in San Francisco and Oakland as needed. The position reports to the Senior Supervising Attorney of the Affirmative Unit.

This position is hybrid, minimum of 3 days onsite at our HQ on 711 Grand Ave., San Rafael, CA. Attendance at quarterly in-person staff retreats, and any other in-person trainings and meetings as needed, as well as occasional night and weekend events.

Responsibilities

Special Project: review all pending U Visa cases based on current regulations and practices, conduct new consultations, file and analyze background checks and FOIAs, determine new case strategy and file amended and/or renewal applications as needed according to our internal procedures

Identify and implement other needed tasks related to the pending cases based current regulations
Respond to RFEs, NOIDs and denials
Represent individuals before USCIS in a variety of humanitarian applications when needed
Cover hearings before EOIR as needed
Assure all cases are filed timely in accordance with departmental policies and grant deliverable timelines
Comply with ILS policies, procedures, and best practices, including entering data into our case management software (LawLogix), collecting fees, executing contracts with clients, and filing applications in a timely manner
Compile client data for reporting requirements
Participate in regular peer review meetings, one-on-one check-in meetings with supervisor, Affirmative Unit meetings, ILS department meetings, all staff meetings, and quarterly all-staff retreats
Attend immigration legal trainings and behavioral health trainings as needed
Participate in other team and agency meetings

Requirements

At least 3 years of humanitarian immigration practice experience- U Visa preferred
Licensed attorney, CA preferred
Bilingual -English and Spanish- oral and written fluency
Project management experience preferred
Experience working with LawLogix or other legal case management software preferred
Able to sit for an extended period and sufficient mobility to work in standard office/courtroom settings
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, writing and analytical skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and excel in working individually/remotely as well as in a team setting
Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, vulnerable clients
Canal Alliance requires all staff be COVID vaccinated except for those who have medical or religious beliefs exemptions

Compensation And Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. We offer a competitive salary range from $85k-$95k with a benefits package that includes:

3 weeks paid vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Paid Birthday each year
13 paid holidays per year
100% paid employee medical & dental insurance, life insurance, LTD, and EAP
403(b)-retirement plan with employer match of up to 4% after 3 months of employment
Voluntary benefits include FSA, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as coverage for dependents
Telehealth for physical and mental health

Application Process

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