Careers

Catholic Charities attributes its success and recognition as a top human services provider in Oklahoma to its team members. We take pride in recruiting and employing the top talent across our 14 different programs and administration functions. The drive and energy our employees bring each day is what allows us to carry out our mission to provide help and hope to all in the Catholic tradition of service. Our 106 year history of serving central and western Oklahoma is a direct result of the dedication and contributions our staff make each day.

Catholic Charities strives to provide a work environment that encourages team work, pride, opportunity, continuing education and advancement. Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive. Catholic Charities offers a family friendly environment that is rich in opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Employees work a 37.5 hour week and enjoy generous paid leave. It is an exciting time to be at Catholic Charities, as the agency continues to grow and expand into new communities.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

Job Title: Attorney

REPORTS TO: Director of Immigration Legal Services 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  The staff attorney will provide quality legal services to low-income individuals through assessing their eligibility for family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations and, if such benefits are available, by representing them before applicable Federal agencies or court systems.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Strict compliance with all applicable ethical and confidentiality standards, rules and regulations.
• At all times, maintain in good standing a license to practice law in a state (Good Standing).  Immediately upon request of CCAOKC’s Senior Director of Advocacy and Legal Services (Legal Services Senior Director) or its Senior Director or Administration or its Executive Director, provide CCAOKC with such proof of Good Standing as requested by CCAOKC.  Immediately notify the Legal Services Senior Director of any complaint or grievance made against the attorney by an ILS client or any inquiry, investigation, complaint or otherwise made, instituted or formally brought by an applicable state or federal bar licensing body relating to any alleged ethics violations by the attorney.
• Strict compliance with all CCAOKC policies and procedures applicable to ILS or to the ILS Director, as the case may be.
• Perform thorough and accurate legal research of legal issues arising within the scope of the duties set forth in this job description.
• Timely preparation of and submission of all required applications, legal documents and other applicable forms on behalf of clients.
• Timely submission of required departmental reports.
• Strict compliance with all applicable ethical standards, rules and regulations.
• Interviewing and screening of clients to assess eligibility for family based immigration benefits and, if such benefits are available, representing them before applicable Federal agencies or court systems.
• Representation of clients in USCIS interviews
• Representation in removal proceeding and other hearings before Immigration Courts as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Immigration Legal Services.
• Management of a caseload under the supervision of Director of Immigration Legal Services.
• Prepare and conduct outreach and education programs on immigration law to community and stakeholder groups, which programs may occasionally be held in the evenings or on weekends.
• Although the position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; from time to time, it may require travel and overnight stays throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City or to the Immigration Court in Dallas, Texas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Immigration Legal Services. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise legal assistance and office staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Juris Doctorate, Admittance to Oklahoma State Bar or other state bar which must be maintained in good standing at all times.
• Fluent in the reading, writing and speaking of Spanish.
• One to two years of experience in providing family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Ability to adjust communication style to handle effectively diverse situations.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize the Internet, Westlaw, AbacusLaw and Microsoft Office as needed to perform functions of the position.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds of computer equipment or paper supplies).
• May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations.  Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:

• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Send cover letter and resume to jtapia@ccaokc.org