STAFF ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES (Community Council of Idaho) - Caldwell

at Community Council of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Regular Full Time              Status: Exempt / SALARY      Reports to: Familias Unidas Director

Summary: The LEGAL - Staff Attorney LEGAL SERVICES 04-2026 position provides legal representation, consultations, and advocacy services to community members, with a primary focus on immigration, family law, and other civil legal matters. This role represents clients before courts and government agencies, conducts community outreach and legal education, and collaborates with partners to expand access to legal services throughout Idaho.  The Staff Attorney also supervises legal staff, manages a caseload, supports grant and program requirements, and ensures compliance with professional standards while advancing CCI's mission of serving immigrant and underserved communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

Legal Representation & Client Services

• Provide direct legal representation to community members in a variety of civil legal matters, with a primary focus on:
• Immigration law, including removal defense, adjustment of status, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and consular processing.
• Family law, including protection orders, divorce, guardianship, and custody matters.
• Contract law and landlord/tenant disputes.
• Represent clients before local and federal courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and other government agencies.
• Provide individual legal consultations, self-help assistance, and direct representation based on client need and case complexity.
• Conduct naturalization preparation classes, legal clinics, and community workshops in Spanish and English.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and maintain clear communication throughout the representation.
• Manage a caseload of matters in compliance with applicable rules of professional conduct and program standards

Supervision & Team Development

• Supervise, train, and mentor Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative(s) and paralegal staff.
• Review and sign off on work product prepared by supervised staff in accordance with DOJ and bar requirements.
• Participate in legal team meetings, case reviews, and staff training.
• Assist in the onboarding and professional development of new legal staff.
• Complete ongoing trauma-informed care training and required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.

Outreach, Advocacy & Community Engagement

• Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics, and individual consultations in Spanish and English across Idaho.
• Travel across the state of Idaho to provide legal services and outreach in underserved communities.
• Represent CC Idaho before legislators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters related to legal services and immigration policy, when requested by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Collaborate with community partners, coalitions, and legal aid organizations across Idaho.
• Contribute to CC Idaho blogs, social media, and outreach publications (FUILS and others) as needed.
• Assist in planning and organizing annual community events, including the Annual Gala.

Program & Administrative Support

• Assist in researching, writing, and reporting on grants that support the Legal Services program.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for all cases and grant management activities in compliance with confidentiality standards and program requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting and program compliance requirements.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, and case-related appointments to ensure timely filing and court appearances.
• Perform all work duties in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, federal, and other applicable regulations and professional standards.

Required Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand, walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.

BENEFITS

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit:                 https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock
• Verizon Discount Plan

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
  • First year of service – 20 days
  • After five years of service – 25 days
  • After ten years of service – 30 days
  • After twenty years of service – 35 days
  • After thirty years of service – 40 days
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
  • Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility