USCIS Staff Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a USCIS Interview Staff Attorney to support clients through the USCIS interview stage of the immigration process. This role involves preparing clients to confidently share their story, anticipating challenging questions, presenting the case effectively, and attending interviews to advocate for and support clients.

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ previously submitted immigration applications to understand key facts and potential roadblocks.
• Meet with clients prior to their USCIS interview to prepare for the process and support them in telling their story.
• Attend USCIS interviews with clients to help defend and advocate for them.
• Keep clear notes of interviews and document them in the case file.
• Communicate with additional teams as needed if supplements or additional work are required after the interview.
• Cover interviews across a region with multiple USCIS offices and travel regularly.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• Strong advocacy skills, with background in mock trial, moot court, depositions, and/or litigation helpful.
• Ability to work with clients to discuss difficult experiences while keeping focus on key facts.
• Ability to follow processes and work efficiently.
• Ability to follow detailed directions.
• Interest in immigration law preferred.
• Experience using a case management software system preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required (translators will be provided).
• Computer skills including typing (MS Word and MS Excel) and document management/email (DropBox, MS Outlook).
• Support the mission of helping people currently living in America obtain their documents and stay together with their family.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a case management software system.
• Interest in immigration law.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• 70,000 - 74,750 USD per year (United States)

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm App Subscription

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Local Time

Location

• United States