Training & Technical Assistance Attorney

October 30

🦀 Maryland – Remote

Although this job is listed in Maryland, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $37 - $40 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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World Relief

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World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Answer legal questions pertaining to individual cases, immigration law, legal ethics, and government policy and practice by email, Microsoft Teams, and phone from World Relief immigration legal services (ILS) practitioners in local offices and faith-based nonprofit affiliates. Track responses for data reporting. • Coordinate training calendar for monthly webinars by planning topics, scheduling trainers, and preparing and delivering webinars. • Create practice advisories, templates, and other written resources for ILS practitioners. • Curate legal updates, resources, training opportunities, and news clips for weekly e-newsletter. • Assist with delivery of quarterly Basic Immigration Law Training sessions. • Obtain approval for World Relief to offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for virtual and in-person trainings. • Assist in grading exams from Basic Immigration Law Training. • Act as a mentor for programs needing additional case assistance, such as conducting case review meetings. • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document • Licensed attorney in a jurisdiction in the United States, and in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted. • At least five years of recent experience in family-based and humanitarian-based immigration law. • Strong commitment to legal ethics and ability to keep information confidential. • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. • Up to 25% domestic travel • Familiarity with Equifax Immigration Case Management system (CSM) or another CSM. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment. • Ability to effectively and professionally work with individuals from many different backgrounds; able to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality. • Experience with trauma-informed practice. • Mentoring skills. • Training experience in virtual and in-person contexts.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package • Employee discount program