STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES ~001~ (Community Council of Idaho) - Caldwell

Regular Full Time Status: Exempt / SALARY Reports to: Legal Services Program Director

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

Legal Representation & Client Services

Provide direct legal representation to community members in a variety of civil legal matters, with a primary focus on:
Immigration law, including removal defense, adjustment of status, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and consular processing.
Family law, including protection orders, divorce, guardianship, and custody matters.
Contract law and landlord/tenant disputes.
Represent clients before local and federal courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and other government agencies.
Provide individual legal consultations, self-help assistance, and direct representation based on client need and case complexity.
Conduct naturalization preparation classes, legal clinics, and community workshops in Spanish and English.
Respond promptly to client inquiries and maintain clear communication throughout the representation.
Manage a caseload of matters in compliance with applicable rules of professional conduct and program standards

Supervision & Team Development

Supervise, train, and mentor Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative(s) and paralegal staff.
Review and sign off on work product prepared by supervised staff in accordance with DOJ and bar requirements.
Participate in legal team meetings, case reviews, and staff training.
Assist in the onboarding and professional development of new legal staff.
Complete ongoing trauma-informed care training and required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.

Outreach, Advocacy & Community Engagement

Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual consultations in Spanish and English across Idaho.
Travel across the state of Idaho to provide legal services and outreach in underserved communities.
Represent CC Idaho before legislators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters related to legal services and immigration policy, when requested by the Chief Executive Officer.
Collaborate with community partners, coalitions, and legal aid organizations across Idaho.
Contribute to CC Idaho blogs, social media, and outreach publications (FUILS and others) as needed.
Assist in planning and organizing annual community events, including the Annual Gala.

Program & Administrative Support

Assist in researching, writing, and reporting on grants that support the Legal Services program.
Maintain accurate and complete records for all cases and grant management activities in compliance with confidentiality standards and program requirements.
Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting and program compliance requirements.
Manage deadlines, calendars, and case-related appointments to ensure timely filing and court appearances.
Perform all work duties in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Ensure compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, federal, and other applicable regulations and professional standards.

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