Summary Description:

The Federal Liaison provides case assistance services to CLINIC’s 450+ affiliates, creating a bridge between the nation’s largest network of nonprofit immigration legal services providers and the government. Through this work, the Federal Liaison identifies systemic issues and is on the forefront of advocacy that improves every aspect of the immigration legal services system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Affiliate Case and In-House Services

• Provide case services to CLINIC’s affiliate network of over 450 organizations.
• Draft and manage case escalation guide and related materials.
• Manage and cultivate federal government relationships.
• Engage with federal government directly and create opportunities for CLINIC affiliates to directly engage.
• Provide trainings to affiliates.
• Conduct outreach to expand services.
• Respond to inquiries on systemic issues identified by other CLINIC in-house programs.

Manage CLINIC’s Topline Immigration Policy (TIPs)updates

• Track all immigration-related communications and policy changes from government agencies and generate content for CLINIC’s rapid response listserv, in coordination with other CLINIC sections.
• Create templates and systems to streamline processes

Trend Analysis

• Draft reports and policy papers on identified trends to bolster CLINIC’s systemic advocacy work. • Make regular contributions to CLINIC’s affiliate newsletter.
• Represent CLINIC in select coalitions and cultivate and manage strategic partnerships.

Training and Technical Assistance

• Prepare and provide trainings for staff of dioceses and religious institutes, through seminars, workshops, and webinars.
• Prepare and or contribute to a quarterly newsletter and pamphlets on religious immigration issues to inform clients on religious immigration issues.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required
  • Accredited Representative or member in good standing with the bar of the highest court in any state or the District of Columbia.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in immigration direct legal services, with demonstrated knowledge of DHS and USCIS structure and operations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrants’ rights and anti-racist, intersectional advocacy.
  • Excellent research, writing, and communications skills.

• Preferred
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in policy and advocacy work in the non-profit sector.
  • Experience with advocacy and policy writing, including drafting policy papers and reports.
  • Ability to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into advocacy work and materials.
  • Spanish language proficiency

Other:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organizations mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Occasional travel may be required to attend CLINIC’s board of directors meetings, and other special events
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff abide by the following Organization Behaviors
  • Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning – for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships
  • Model stewardship
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Exhibit leadership skills and initiative
  • Communicate effectively
  • Own your work
  • Teamwork and cooperation with colleagues
  • Resolves conflicts effectively and makes effective decisions

Salary:

• $80,000 - $85,000

Location:

• Remote/ Anywhere within the US

To Apply:

If you’re interested in applying for the position, please send your resume, cover letter and references to careers@cliniclegal.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

CLINIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CLINIC also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.