Director of Immigration Legal Services - OKC
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Director of Immigration Legal Services - OKC Catholic Charities
of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a director of
immigration legal services to establish and provide effective
management and oversight for all operational and strategic services
and programs. Juris doctorate degree; admitted to and licensed by
the state bar of Oklahoma or of another state(s), which license
must be maintained in good standing at all times; fluent in the
reading, writing and speaking Spanish; minimum of three years of
experience in providing family-based immigration legal services
under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations;
significant experience in the management or coordination of
professional and/or clerical staff involved in the providing of
legal services under the INA and related statutes, rules and
regulations. Send cover letter and resume to Monica Palmer at
mpalmer@ccaokc.org.
- JOB TITLE: -Director of Immigration Legal Services
FLSA DUTIES STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Clinical and Legal Services
JOB OBJECTIVE: - The Director of the Immigration Legal Services
Department (ILS Director) will establish and provide effective
management and oversight for all operational and strategic services
and programs offered by the Immigration Legal Services Department
(ILS) of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
(CCAOKC). The ILS Director will ensure that the legal services
provided to ILS clients by ILS employees are provided in a
professional, ethical, quality and timely manner. Additionally, the
ILS Director will personally maintain a reasonable caseload and
will directly provide quality legal services to potential clients
through assessing their eligibility for family-based immigration
benefits and, if such benefits are available, by representing them
before applicable Federal agencies or court systems.
The essential job duties include but are not limited to:
- Strict compliance with all applicable ethical and
confidentiality standards, rules and regulations. Admitted to and
licensed by the state bar of Oklahoma or of another state(s), which
license must be maintained in good standing at all times.
- Upon request of CCAOKC's Senior Director of Clinical and Legal
Services (Legal Services Senior Director) or its Senior Director or
Administration or its Executive Director, provide CCAOKC with such
proof of Good Standing as requested by CCAOKC. Immediately notify
the Legal Services Senior Director of any complaint or grievance
made against the ILS Director by an ILS client or any inquiry,
investigation, complaint or otherwise made, instituted or formally
brought by an applicable state or federal bar licensing body
relating to any alleged ethics violations by the ILS Director.
- Strict compliance with all CCAOKC policies and procedures
applicable to ILS or to the ILS Director.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of all ILS
policies, procedures and practices, including without limitation
the scope of the use of client program software and periodically
review and, with the approval of the Legal Services Senior
Director, amend them, as necessary. -
- As required from time to time by CCAOKC, prepare, plan and
monitor budgets for ILS in coordination with the Legal Services
Senior Director.
- As required by CCAOKC, prepare, plan and monitor strategic
plans for ILS in coordination with the Legal Services Senior
Director and, as appropriate, with ILS staff. -
- Develop and implement a plan for the ongoing supervision and
evaluation of all ILS employees.
- Develop and implement a plan for the ongoing training of all
ILS employees regarding the then current policies, procedures and
practices of ILS and the legal issues relating thereto.
- On an ongoing basis, in coordination with and the approval of
the Legal Services Senior Director, recommend plans for the hiring
and supervision of additional staff and/or the delegation of duties
of the ILS Director to other employees of ILS and/or the reduction
or realignment of ILS staff as appropriate.
- Timely prepare and submit all required reports required by
CCAOKC or its funding sources relating to ILS.
- Keep informed about national and local immigration issues
relevant to the legal services provided by ILS.
- Develop, prepare and conduct or oversee legal services outreach
and education programs on family based legal immigration issues for
presentation to community and stakeholder groups or for
presentation or through social media as approved by the Legal
Services Senior Director. Although the ILS Director position is
based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, travel and overnight stays may be
required from time to time. -
- Research and identify grant or other funding opportunities
which may benefit the clients of ILS.
- Timely prepare and submit and/or review all required
applications, legal documents and other applicable forms on behalf
of clients of ILS.
- Interview and screen potential clients of ILS to assess their
eligibility for family-based immigration benefits and, if such
benefits are available, represent them before applicable Federal
agencies or court systems.
- Perform and/or direct thorough and accurate legal research of
legal issues arising within the scope of the legal services
provided by ILS. -
- Represent clients of ILS in removal proceeding and other
hearings before Immigration Courts as may be determined from time
to time by the ILS Director in consultation with the Legal Services
Senior Director.
- Facilitate and monitor regular case file reviews with ILS staff
as may be required by agencies accrediting CCAOKC or as is
otherwise generally required by best practices.
- Participate in monthly meetings of the CCAOKC Department
Directors and serve on such interdisciplinary teams or committees
of CCAOKC, as appropriate and as approved by the Legal Services
Senior Director.
- Subject to the approval of the Legal Services Senior Director
and as otherwise appropriate, participate in professional
associations relating to the services offered by ILS and coordinate
and collaborate with other organizations relevant to the work
performed by ILS.
- Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by
the Legal Services Senior Director. -
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may supervise accredited representatives, legal
assistants, and office staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- Juris Doctorate degree.
- Admitted to and licensed by the state bar of Oklahoma or of
another state(s), which license must be maintained in good standing
at all times.
- Fluent in the reading, writing and speaking Spanish.
- A minimum of three years of experience in providing
family-based immigration legal services under the INA and related
statutes, rules and regulations.
- Significant experience in the management or coordination of
professional and/or clerical staff involved in the providing of
legal services under the INA and related statutes, rules and
regulations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and
presentation skills.
- Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact
effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the
organization.
- Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that
multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
- Ability to supervise a diverse group of employees.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Strong legal analysis skills.
- Ability to adjust communication style to handle effectively
diverse situations.
- Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving
skills.
- Working knowledge of and ability to utilize the Internet,
Westlaw, client program software, and Microsoft Office as needed to
perform functions of the position.
- Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
- PC literate and proficient.
- Good organizational and time management skills. - PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
This is sedentary work that requires the following physical
activities:
- Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity,
feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual
acuity.
- Occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds of computer equipment or
paper supplies).
- May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or
other company locations. Travel may require prolonged sitting or
standing.
- Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands
for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such
accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment.
- May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis
situations.
NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position.
These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in
this position.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to
assign or reassign job duties as required. - This job description
is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a
definite period of time. -
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Keywords: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma , Oklahoma City , Director of Immigration Legal Services - OKC, Legal , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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