Legal Immigration Advocate

WHO - We Help Others • Contract • Lakewood, Colorado, United States • $45 - $150 / hour • 4m ago

Job Summary

Looking for experienced immigration attorney or paralegal interested in working for a nonprofit providing referral and assistance to destitute and low income individuals seeking information on a wide variety of immigration matters (family, asylum, advance parole, adjustment, 601 waivers, etc.) and providing information on available community and social services and counseling services. This will initially be on a contract basis with an evaluation for full-time or part-time employment. Work hours are flexible and remote or telework is allowed unless meeting with clients. Job will require a high level of responsibility, independence and self-discipline with a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

The core mission of WHO is to help others in the community - let's work together to make the community and our world a better place.

Basic Qualifications:

High level of integrity, high level of client confidentiality and strong work ethic to genuinely help others is required.
Able to conduct thorough legal research related to immigration law and regulations, ensuring compliance with current laws.
Ability to draft documents, correspondence, and reports as needed for case management.
Ability to be organized and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients from all walks of life to gather necessary information to assist.
Ability to cooperatively collaborate with others to support various areas of social services and immigration assistance.
Demonstrate working knowledge of immigration law, practices, policies and procedures that may affect client cases.
Proven experience in immigration or related fields.
Strong research skills with the ability to analyze complex issues.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for client interaction and documentation purposes.
Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $150.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

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