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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for a talented Attorney/Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
Purpose and Impact:
Supervises and directs the Legal Services Operations for Comprehensive Refugee Services in the Southwest Region.
Essential Functions:
- Review, supervise, and provide feedback on the work product of program staff, including paralegals.
- Represent eligible clients before the DHS and Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).
- Provide legal services (advice, negotiation, litigation & administrative advocacy) to eligible clients in accordance with the program priorities and performance measures.
- Coach and provide co-counseling support to immigration program staff on complex cases.
- Identify and provide strategic insight and feedback on funding opportunities for program expansion.
- Participate in training programs, case reviews, staff meetings and other activities.
- Prepare and provide community education regarding legal rights for LSF clients.
- Maintain timely, accurate client records in case management system.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with local, state government agencies, and providers such as USCIS, Immigration Courts, etc.
- Ensures that all paralegals maintain DOJ Accreditation, at the discretion of the Attorney/Program Director
- Networks with other community/state & national agencies, public and private sector providers and employers who serve refugees and immigrants.
- Ensures program financial goals and objectives are met.
- Assures adequate funding and resources for all programs under supervision.
- Assist in the Development of all budgets for each program assigned.
- Hire, supervise and train qualified paralegals.
- Directs and supervises staff regarding goal attainment and performance measures.
- Monitors all programs to assure compliance with LSF policies and procedures.
- Ensures that all required reports are provided on time and accurately.
- Ensures quality assurance requirements.
- Approves all fiscal documents: DPV, Petty Cash, etc.
- Assists Attorney/Program Director with the implementation of the agency’s strategic plan.
- Provides strategic information to Attorney/Program Director and Statewide Director concerning the operations of programs.
- Drives new program initiatives, including the planning, implementation and follow through.
- Responsible for economic sustainability of the new program
Other Functions:
To perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to drive, have a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
- Must be able to work flexible and long hours.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education:
Law degree from an accredited university and licensed to practice immigration law in the United States.
Experience:
Experience in Immigration Laws and Regulations preferred, minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience required.
Skills:
- Must be highly organized and disciplined.
- Must have experience working with immigration software, or similar case management software.
- Excellent knowledge of the Immigration Law
- Great communication skills in English and the ability of speak one other language fluently (Spanish preferred)
- Ability to understand and prepare budgets.
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Reports to Attorney/Program Director.
- Team player with co-workers
- Accurate, complete and timely submission of required financial reports, forecasts, proposals, budgets and analysis
- Cost effective program operation
- Adherence to agency policies and managements
- Effective staff management and leadership
