Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors

Position Title: Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors FLSA Classification: Exempt Full or part-time status: Full-time Department: Migration and Refugee Services Reports to: Senior Immigration Trial Attorney Hiring Range: $64,000-$78,000/yr. DOE Date written or last revised: September 2025 Primary Function of Position: As the Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors, you will provide legal representation and outreach services to unaccompanied minor immigration clients. Major Position Responsibilities: • Client Eligibility: Screen and consult with potential clients to determine their eligibility for CCS legal services. • Legal Representation: Prepare and file applications with the USCIS on behalf of clients and represent clients before the USCIS and the Immigration Court. • Team Management: Work to increase the capacity of the immigration program by recruiting, training and supervising law students and pro bono attorneys to help with the case load. • Supervise: Supervise legal support staff and legal fellows as needed. • External Collaboration: Coordinate with other nonprofit legal service providers utilizing a standard hotline and referral service. • Client Outcome Tracking: Track and report on client outcomes. • Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with other CCS staff attorneys and paralegal staff on assigned projects. • Other duties as assigned. Work Environment: • This role is in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. • Some local travel is anticipated as part of the role's responsibilities. Physical Demands • While primarily a sedentary role, some filing tasks are involved. This entails lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasionally bending or standing as needed. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Strong Legal Skills: Possesses vital research, writing, and advocacy skills. • Bilingual Proficiency: Oral and written communication in English and Spanish is preferred. • Community Resources: Possesses knowledge of community resources. • Grant Accountability: Understands the requirements of grant programs and the need to track hours and be accountable for time spent on cases. • Supervisory Skills: Ability to evaluate and supervise staff. • Independent Efficiency: Thrive in an environment that values independent work conducted safely and appropriately. Employ your problem-solving skills to address challenges and prevent issues effectively. • Problem Solving: Demonstrates proficiency in both problem-solving and problem-prevention. • Time Management: Recognizes time as a valuable resource and responds promptly to the needs of clients and co-workers. • Effective Communication: Ability to communicate and work effectively with others. • Personal Qualities: Exhibits personal qualities of openness, respect for co-workers and clients, compassion, and graciousness in assisting clients in assessing and facing their situations and accepting assistance. • Sensitivity: Displays sensitivity to the needs of clients, their families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers, and other individuals with whom the employee interacts. • Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality regarding clients. • Computer Proficiency: Proficient in computer skills, including maintaining case files, completing documentation, scheduling, and email using Microsoft 365. • Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the program and the agency. Education, Training, and Experience: • Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience. • One year of practice as an attorney in a related field preferred. • Fluency in both Spanish and English is preferred; willingness to learn Spanish is required. Background Screening Requirement: • Must be able to pass a national BCI/FBI background check. Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials: • Must be able to obtain a Law License within 12 months of the date of hire (Utah License preferred). • A current Utah driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance meeting minimum policy liability limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident. Additionally, be 21 years of age or older, maintain a clean driving record, and have the capacity to fulfill CCS vehicle safety standards. Position Status and Expected Schedule: • This is a full-time position and exempt position. • Office hours are scheduled from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends. A flexible schedule is possible, but the role requires in-person/face-to-face work with clients (applicants who can only work remotely cannot be accommodated). DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice. CCS is an equal opportunity employer. Apply tot his job