Immigration Attorney (Contractor 10hrs a week)

We are seeking a licensed attorney to support our immigration legal services team in a part-time capacity. The attorney will focus primarily on reviewing immigration cases and signing off on applications prepared by paralegals and accredited representatives. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, maintaining quality legal work, and supporting our organization's growing caseload.Key Responsibilities:Review and sign off on immigration legal filings prepared by paralegals and BIA-accredited representatives.Ensure all applications comply with current immigration laws and ethical standards.Provide limited legal supervision and guidance to paralegals on complex legal questions.Maintain timely communication regarding case reviews and signature requests.Maintain attorney-of-record responsibilities for certain filings when required.Our trained paralegal staff will handle all intake, form preparation, and client interaction. Your role is focused on the legal oversight and approval necessary for compliance and filing.EducationJD RequiredWritten and oral fluency in English (Spanish is a plus)2 years’ experience working in immigration legal services.ManagementPossess advanced interpersonal communication skills and passion for social and economic justice, and sensitivity to challenges of the immigrant communitySensitivity to the needs and legal issues affecting people of diverse backgroundsAbility to stay organized, manage a high-volume workload, and work under strict deadlinesStrong proofreading and detail-oriented research and writing skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, clients and the general publicMust be proactive, a self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset, and a willingness to take initiativeWell organized with high attention to details and deliver accurate work within strict deadlinesAbility to maintain confidentialityCompensation: Commensurate with experience and schedule