Immigration Lawyer | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

The position is responsible for: Providing confidential advice, counsel and representation to eligible student clients on the Twin Cities and system campuses in areas of the law identified in the SLS Schedule of Benefits and determined by the directing attorney.

This is a 100% time, 12-months annual renewable appointment for 2 years with a possibility of extension in job code 9732SL (Sr Staff Attorney I) or 9733SL (Sr Staff Attorney II), depending on qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: (This description does not include all possible responsibilities in this work)
  • Represent student clients in immigration cases before government agencies and in court proceedings
  • Prepare all necessary legal documents, including applications, petitions, appeals and waivers
  • Research and analyze complex immigration law issues
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of immigration law
  • Effectively communicate with clients regarding their matters
  • Monitor and keep abreast of all changes in immigration law and advise clients accordingly
  • Develop strategies to resolve immigration-related issues
  • Assist in developing, creating and presenting educational programs to stakeholders
  • Participate in UMN and Office of Student Affairs events and committees

GENERAL PROVISIONS : The Immigration Attorney will work with and provide assistance to unit leads, managers and other departments throughout the university on immigration law and other issues in their areas of expertise.

INDEPENDENCE and DECISION MAKING : The immigration attorney will work under minimal supervision and has the discretion to make daily decisions. Generally, operates with broad latitude in a complex environment. Looks for supervisory approvals when significant changes to process are considered and additional resources for task completion are required. 

COMPLEXITY and PROBLEM SOLVING : May have to respond/adapt to changing conditions or circumstances, requiring creative solutions and new approaches.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • For 9732SL (Sr Staff Attorney I): JD from an accredited law school and admission to Minnesota State bar and at least 4 years of experience
  • For 9733SL (Sr Staff Attorney II): JD from an accredited law school and admission to Minnesota State bar and at least 8 years of experience
  • Able to work with clients from a diverse background
  • Able to handle multiple cases simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Some limited travel systemwide (UMD, UMC, etc)
  • Able to work independently and meet deadlines 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed in Minnesota 

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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