Description

Mission:  The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community

through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary:

Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area immigration.   This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceeding representation, bond hearing, and asylum/ deportation representation.  Assisting in outreach and community advocacy. 

Position Responsibilities:

• *Must ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for their direct reports
• *Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner
• *Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• *Will provide legal consultations and representation in immigration litigation matters.
• *Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation.
• *Appear in court and represent clients for hearings, motions, or trial in immigration court.
• *Update legal database with all case management notes and documentation.
• *Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents.
• Participate in Department sponsored functions.
• Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided.
• Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis.
• Assist with client representation with any client being serviced by the program when necessary as pertaining to area of immigration law.
• Assist with USCIS interviews and any grant compliance reporting
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Engage in collaborative project within the agency and in the community as determined by the Director
• Supervise legal assistants to monitor productivity.
• Conduct phone/virtual consultations as needed.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.  
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
• Texas or Federal License Attorney.
• Experience
• Minimum of one years’ experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• License and Credentials
• Reliable transportation
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Have valid vehicle liability insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

•        Minimum of two years’ experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration;
•        Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research;
•     Experience with computer software; 
•        A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents;
•        Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
•        Must have good written and verbal skills;
•        Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Travel Requirements:

Travel requirements for the position includes 40% local and 5% overnight.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the following physical demands in the frequency noted.

C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time)                                   O = Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)

F = Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)                              R = Rarely (less than on hour per week)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This document in no way states or implies the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.  Requirements are a representation of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Employee acknowledges receipt and discussion of this job description.

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.

I acknowledge discussion and receipt of this job description.

I, ___________________________________ (Employee’s Printed Name), have met with my immediate supervisor and reviewed the above job description.  If I have any questions or concerns about my responsibilities, I will inform my immediate supervisor.

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Employee’s Signature                                                                        Date

I, ___Akram Alkhafaji_­­­­­­___________ (Supervisor’s Printed Name), have met with the above employee to review the job description and requirements of the position.

Akram Alkhafaji                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   8/22/2025

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Supervisor’s Signature                                                                      Date