Child Welfare Staff Attorney
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Description: Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska is looking of Child Welfare Staff Attorney right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION : Justice for Our Neighbors â€" Nebraska (JFON-NE) is a non-profit organization welcoming immigrants into our communities by providing high-quality legal services, education, and advocacy. JFON-NE is part of the national JFON network.
Responsibilities of the position : The JFON-NE Immigrant Child Welfare (ICW) Staff Attorney is responsible for the provision of direct legal services to immigrant children and their families. The ICW Staff attorney will work on SIJ, u-visa, DACA, and certain family based c! ases. The ICW Staff Attorney position is located in Omaha, Neb! raska and will work in coordination with clinic sites throughout the state to promote community education and advocacy of immigrants' rights.
Provide legal counsel and advice to clients who attend JFON-NE immigration legal clinics and provide direct representation to clients before the Omaha Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Oversee JFON-NE's caseload involving the legal needs of immigrant children under the supervision of the JFON-NE Legal Director
Work in collaboration with Completely KIDS to provide legal services to children being served by Completely KIDS
Compile and analyze programmatic statistical information for program reports
Contribute and steer outreach and education programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a J.D. and be admitted, or be willing to seek admission, to practice in Nebraska
Pre! ferred candidate will have at least 1-3 years of non-profit family law work experience
Spanish language proficiency is required
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to work sensitively with clients having diverse personalities, lifestyles, cultures, and faiths
Strong commitment to public interest legal services
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 06:09:22 GMT