Department of Justice Accredited Representative

Description

Catholic Charities of Central & Northern Missouri in Jefferson City, MO is hiring for a Department of Justice Accredited Representative. This role will provide comprehensive immigration legal services within the scope of Department of Justice (DOJ) Accreditation. Responsibilities include conducting client consultations, preparing and submitting immigration applications, maintaining case documentation, and coordinating with legal and community partners throughout the immigration process. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Client Services & Case Management

• Conduct client consultations to assess immigration needs and provide legal immigration counseling within the scope of DOJ Accreditation.
• Prepare and submit immigration applications and supporting documentation, including family- based petitions, permanent residency and renewals, citizenship, employment authorization, deferred action renewals, religious worker visas, temporary protected status, and other USCIS- related filings.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files while coordinating ongoing communication and follow-up with clients throughout the immigration process.

Immigration Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with USCIS, the National Visa Center (NVC), overseas consulates, medical providers, and other agencies involved in case processing.
• Assist clients with scheduling immigration medical appointments, obtaining required immunizations, and securing supporting documentation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with agency procedures, DOJ accreditation requirements, and immigration case management standards.

Collaboration & Administrative Support

• Work collaboratively with the Family Immigration Services team, Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), and other entities.
• Support administrative functions, reporting requirements, and policy implementation related to Immigration Services and DOJ Accreditation.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and other agency initiatives while performing additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Education and/or Experience

Bilingual English/Spanish highly desired. High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least three years of Immigration or other legal services experience desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must submit application for DOJ accreditation within one year of hire.

Other Qualifications

Must successfully pass the Family Care Safety Registry and criminal background check and complete the Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS training session. Possesses a valid driver's license and meets agency requirements for auto insurance coverage. Occasional travel is a necessary component of the role.

Agency Mission

The work of Catholic Charities serves as an expression of the ministry of evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church by serving the poor and most vulnerable in our society. Although staff are not to proselytize, they are, however, expected to be guided in every way by the teachings of the Catholic faith in their daily work. These include church teachings on abortion, sterilization, abstinence, and the sanctity of the family as well as fidelity to the Catholic ethical religious directive of the United States

Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition, all staff are invited to attend periodic Catholic Masses. As employees of Catholic Charities, it is further expected that staff will adhere to the Diocesan code of conduct. Employees are expected to not only perform duties consistent with the Doctrines of the Catholic faith, but outside of the workplace they are expected to refrain from publishing any communication in any form, electronic or otherwise, that affiliates them with Catholic Charities in a manner that is inconsistent with the doctrine of the Roman Catholic faith.