Immigration Positions at Cornell Law

Cornell Law School is seeking a project and data manager for a project that provides legal consultations and referrals for DACA recipients in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. To apply, please email Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer atjak533@cornell.edu with a statement of interest and resume.  The person can be remote.

Path2Papers (P2P) is a new pro bono venture that helps DACA recipients pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency. Housed at Cornell Law School, P2P is one of the only programs in the country that combines experience in employer representation with expertise in evaluating immigration options for DACA recipients. The goal of the project is to move as many DACA recipients as possible onto a long-term path to residence and eventually U.S. citizenship, mostly through employment-based immigration options. 

Responsibilities for the Position

The responsibilities may be adjusted to the unique skill set of the qualified candidate.

(required)

• Manage AirTable database to track workflow and history of client consultations, relevant intake information, reminders, and referrals over time
• Efficiently manage scheduling of a large number of attorney and volunteer consultations and intakes
• Work with project attorneys and volunteers on a daily basis to ensure data and workflow steps are current and accurate
• Independently generate reports, targeted to various audiences
• Maintain/update public-facing forms for intakes/consultations
• Maintain a big picture understanding of the needs of the project as well as granular knowledge of the day-to-day flow of intakes and referrals to advise on improvements to workflow.
• Take initiative in the organization and management of schedules, workflow and information
• Track project timeline and milestones

(desired)

• Assist attorneys with draft legal assessments
• Assist project members in scheduling outreach events tailored to the needs of the project
• Assist with creation of promotional/informational materials for the project
• Participate remotely in advocacy and outreach in the DACA community in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Assist with newsletters and other forms of communication with existing clients
• Assist project leaders in various unanticipated tasks that may involve writing, organization, or event planning
• Manage access to project resources, liaising with outside partners
• Manage pre-meeting preparation 
• Take notes during meetings and send follow up summaries

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and strategies
• Proficiency with different technology platforms, including database and workflow platforms, and calendar integration software and virtual collaboration tools
• Ability/interest in managing complex charts and data
• Ability to streamline workflows 
• Demonstrated passion for service to the immigrant community
• Commitment to the project core goal of moving DACA recipients into long-term immigration status
• Sound judgement in decision-making, high integrity, and respect for confidentiality
• Ability to move daily tasks forward in support of the project’s larger goals
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Immigration law experience, preferred (particularly business immigration)
• Nonprofit experience, preferred
• Experience working with DACA recipients, preferred
• Experience with community outreach, preferred

Position details

• Contract position
• Part-time, 10-19 hours/week
• Potential for additional hours as project grows
• Position is remote; may involve occasional travel to Ithaca, NY or San Francisco, CA if there is interest
• Salary: $30-$50/hour; salary commensurate with experience and skillset, as well as responsibilities assigned

 

KJ