
Immigration Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors
Catholic Community Services See More Job Openings by This EmployerPosition 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.
Salary- $64,000 - $78,000/year