ICS seeks a full-time English-Spanish bilingual attorney for both our Portland and Hood River locations that are responsible for providing legal service to individuals in a wide variety of immigration matters and overseeing staff in case-related work.

Why Oregon? With offices in gorgeous Hood River and vibrant Portland, a career with ICS will offer you an environment of stunning natural beauty, quirky neighborhoods with plenty of character, and no sales tax! These Oregon cities have become destinations for young professionals, families, and world travelers alike for good reason. From rent to groceries, Portland offers a more affordable cost of living than other cities on the west coast. Worried about the rain? Portland’s annual rainfall is only slightly above the national average, and your patience on rainy days will be repaid by sunny summer days that aren’t scorching hot. ICS operates across Oregon, so you’ll have the opportunity to experience the state’s diverse natural scenery—from coast to desert, valley to mountaintops.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Conduct legal screenings and interviews with immigrant community members and explain their legal options;
• Provide direct representation to clients who are both submitting affirmative applications before USCIS and are in removal proceedings before Portland Immigration Court;
• Conduct case analysis to determine eligibility for immigration protections/status under the immigration laws;
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, practices, and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low-income immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system;
• Establish, organize and maintain files up to date;
• Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting such as timekeeping, submitting timesheets, tracking trainings and other duties in a timely manner;
• Supervise support staff on case-related work;
• Communicate with community organizations to coordinate outreach and representation of immigrant community members across Oregon.

   Qualifications/Skills:         

• Graduate of U.S. ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed by a state bar (preferred) or applicant for state bar licensure and licensed by Fall 2024 at latest (Oregon State Bar preferred in both cases)
• Spanish fluency required
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills

About Immigration Counseling Service

Immigration Counseling Service has been dedicated to defending the rights of immigrants for 45 years. We are a group of diverse individuals committed to providing high-quality immigration advocacy and representation to over 90 low-income immigrant communities throughout Oregon and Southern Washington. Our staff have extensive experience in immigrant and refugee communities (many being from immigrant families themselves) and trauma-informed care and are bilingual in English and Spanish. ICS encourages collaboration and is a supportive environment where our attorneys and staff constantly learn and grow.

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