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We employ people that believe in The Resurrection Project’s mission, and offer opportunities for personal growth. We have achieved our success because of the people we employ.

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send us your resume and cover letter by e-mail at [email protected].

Please send all resumes and cover letters to the attention of our Human Resources Department. We kindly request no phone calls please.

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Property Manager Associate

03/12/2024

The Property Manager Associate is responsible for assuring that tenant files follow Federal, State and local laws and completion of all reports required of these agencies. This position works with a team consisting of property manager, maintenance personnel, and resident services to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the property. Current rental portfolio consists of 600 units and growing, a mix of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8 vouchers, IHDA, naturally occurring affordable housing, commercial property, and assets held for future development.

Position Title: Property Manager Associate

Supervisory Relationship: Property Manager

Work Location: 1805 S. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60608

 

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

 

General Job Description

The Property Manager Associate is responsible for assuring that tenant files follow Federal, State and local laws and completion of all reports required of these agencies. This position works with a team consisting of property manager, maintenance personnel, and resident services to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the property. Current rental portfolio consists of 600 units and growing, a mix of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8 vouchers, IHDA, naturally occurring affordable housing, commercial property, and assets held for future development.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and send out lease renewal/recertification letters 120 days prior to expirations. Included with the expiration notice is the questionnaire, and a request to return verification information to verify the income and assets.
    • Assist property manager to Inspect available vacancies and work with maintenance and/or contractors to create scope of work needed to prep for occupancy.
    • Maintain assigned waiting lists, coordinating with property manager to ensure vacant units are filled quickly.
    • Prepare all applicable lease documents to ensure timely move-ins and adherence to applicable and related rules and regulations for assigned properties.
    • Ensure all tenant contact information is up to date and properly recorded in Yardi.
    • Follow up with the managers to review the Tenant Income certification (TIC) forms drafted prior to lease renewal.
    • Prepare TIC & leasing documents for Property Managers together with lease riders and update management software.
    • Assist with the preparations of tenant file audits.
    • Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Fair Housing Laws, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with the City of Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHA, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.
    • Analyze information given by applicants to determine eligibility.
    • Update forms and/or procedures where needed or offer suggestions to expedite processes and/or procedures.
    • Ensure adherence with Fair Housing Laws, City of Chicago Resident Landlord Ordinance (RLTO), and any other applicable state and local ordinances or laws.
    • Ensure reports are completed timely.
    • Attend the unit inspection with the property manager and complete inspection form noting any issued discovered.
    • Audit resident files making notes of issues and ensuring they are all compliant.
    • Processes re-certifications (i.e., sets up interviews, assist with filling out forms, follows up with processing information, calculates income, prepares leases).
    • Prepare tenant file audits and process intake applications. The compliance specialists will cross audit another compliance specialists’ work, as to maintain separation of preparation and audit.

Performance Measures

  • Timely and quality production of re-certifications and compliance reports.
  • Timely follow-up with tenants and accurate tracking of all communication in Yardi.
  • Professional written and verbal communication with applicants and residents alike.
  • Effective, accurate and consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Effective, strategic development of relationships with member institutions, peers, leaders, and partners.
  • Active participation in required staff meetings and programs.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Current Illinois Leasing License and/or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment as requested.
  • Must have or be able to obtain certifications of Certified Occupancy Specialist/Tax Credit Specialist or Blended Occupancy Specialist.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have working knowledge of LIHTC guidelines and/or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) certification designation.
  • Public Housing rental housing guideline knowledge or the ability to obtain the RIM Public Housing Rent Calculation designation within 6 months of employment.
  • Attendance of the CHA Yardi training and passing the exam ensuring for the issuance of a Yardi password.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, Yardi, and Internet required.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills; demonstrated public presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English) written and speaking required.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • 2 years plus experience in property management, asset management and/or affordable housing. Bachelor’s Degree is a plus.

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.
  • Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
  • Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.
  • Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP’s rental goals and organizational mission.

Position Classification and Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

 

Application Instructions

Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  No phone calls please.

 

Property Manager

03/12/2024

The Property Manager is responsible for resident relations (in partnership with the resident services coordinator), leasing vacant apartments, lease re-certifications (in partnership with the Property Manager Associate), property inspections, rent collections, evictions, budget management, and coordinating building maintenance, in partnership with facilities personnel.

Position Title: Property Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Property Management

Work Location: 1805 S. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60608

 

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

 

General Job Description

The Property Manager is responsible for resident relations (in partnership with the resident services coordinator), leasing vacant apartments, lease re-certifications (in partnership with the Property Manager Associate), property inspections, rent collections, evictions, budget management, and coordinating building maintenance (in partnership with facilities personnel).

The immediate objective of the Property Manager is to keep in compliance the portfolio properties and strive to improve all aspects of assets, including providing excellent customer service. The Property Manager will work closely with all Property Management staff to accomplish identified department goals.

Property Manager will supervise the Property Manager Associate assigned to their portfolio and be responsible for their work.

Property Manager will assist in preparation of annual budget and will closely monitor portfolio expenses.

Property Managers will work hand in hand with the facilities department to ensure the provision of excellence in housing standards.

Property Managers are on call 24hrs a day for emergencies.

Additional duties of the Property Manager (in partnership with the resident services coordinator) include promotion and relationship building efforts related to other TRP initiatives, products, and/or services such as Community Programs, Organizing, Financial Wellness, Resource Development, and others as needed.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Relations (in partnership with the resident services coordinator)

  • Maintain effective resident relations with all residents to ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
  • Resolve resident’s issues, concerns, disputes as needed and document in Property Management software Yardi.
  • Prepare notices for residents regarding rent payment, inspections, access to units, upcoming meetings, and general building notices.
  • Meet with residents on a quarterly basis regarding building issues, management updates, and portfolio seasonal changes.
  • Maintain updated resident contact information in Property Management Software YARDI.

 

Leasing and Occupancy (in partnership with Property Manager Associate)

  • Inspect available vacancies and work with facilities to create scope of work needed to prep for occupancy. Discuss scope of work and budget for repairs with Director of Property to determine if work will be complete by in-house maintenance staff or 3rd party vendor.
  • Work diligently with list of inquiries to bring vacancy rate to 97% occupancy rate. Mail out cancelation and rejection notices of non-approved applicants timely. Ensure questionnaires, request to return verification information to verify the income and assets for applicants.
  • Maintain record retention policy which includes rejected files and or correspondence from applicants Prepare all lease documentation in advance with assistance from property management associate; in particular TIC (tenant income certification).
  • Set up date and time to sign lease. The leasing of the unit needs to be at the apartment; property manager shall explain all lease rules, building rules, and lease riders to all households of age 18 and over and conduct move-in inspection with resident/s.
  • Update property management software with Lease, Lease signing dates, and Lease Addendum’s/Riders and Ensure compliance with the City of Chicago Residential Landlord Resident Ordinance (RLTO, City of Chicago security deposit interest.
  • Prepare and have approved lease violations and/or 30 day and /or 10-day notices for non-compliance with terms of leases.
  • Periodically performs inspections of properties and notifies maintenance supervisor of work that is needed; at minimum 2 annual inspections.
  • Prepare lease violation letters to residents that have breached lease, building rules, lease riders and/or other similar violations. Provide as much as information as possible and highlight areas that resident failed to comply. Meet with resident to discuss lease violations within 2 days of the occurrence after providing them with violation letters.
  • Strategize lease-up plans with director of property management for new developments.
  • Meet deadlines for lease-ups established by TRP/Funders and/or Financial Partners.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the marketing plans for TRP’s rental housing opportunities Promote rental housing opportunities through the timely development and distribution of marketing materials approved by the Managing Broker.
  • Keep inventory of keys/fobs for properties and parking lot parking space assignments and permits issued.
  • Coordinate all pest related issues including attending and monitoring treatment processes.
  • Coordinate Move-In and Move-out inspections.
  • Maintain Illinois Leasing License.
  • Obtain TCS Tax Credit Specialist Designation and/or related designations updated as required.
  • Represent TRP and actively market TRP’s housing opportunities at workshops, housing fairs, and other public events.
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord Resident Ordinance, Fair Housing law, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with the City of Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHA, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.

 

Resident lease certification/re-certification/renewal

  • Ensures that resident files are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Completes recertifications on time; sends 120 days’ notice for renewals.

 

Rent Collections

  • Monitor the first of the month resident ledgers for delinquency.
  • Post rents in Yardi.
  • Review resident ledgers with Director of Property Management for discrepancies and adjust, as necessary.
  • Serve late notices between the 6-10th of each month and 30-day notices by 2nd of the month pursuant to the Rent Collection SOP for all resident s with rents not paid.
  • Update resident accounts with subsidies as assigned by subsidy agencies
  • Enroll resident in Rent Café at second month of tenancy.
  • Refers resident to Financial Wellness Department to set up resident ’s savings budget and/or refer them to social service agencies for financial assistance.

 

Facilities (in partnership with facilities personnel)

  • Work closely with tech assigned to the portfolio
  • Coordinates work orders with tech every Monday
  • Submits work orders in Yardi; distribute work orders to maintenance tech every Monday morning.
  • Makes sure work orders are being completed and charged accordingly.
  • Informs maintenance tech about new and upcoming vacancies and updates Yardi
  • Discuss/Analyze with facilities manager and/or techs repairs needed for vacant units
  • Completes with facilities manager a repairs budget to be discussed for approval with property management director.
  • Conduct quarterly building major systems and common area inspections with maintenance tech.

 

Performance Measures

  • Achievement of 3% vacancy rate as maximum for entire portfolio.
  • Determine annual rent increases in a timely manner
  • Timely, quality production of compliance reports, marketing materials and other documents.
  • Achievement of 95% collection of rent on time.
  • Start eviction process within thirty-two days of non-payment.
  • Effective management of property budget created.
  • Achievement of positive cash flow for portfolio assigned.
  • Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, leaders, and partners.
  • Maintain a network of among property management staff at other community organizations.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • A bachelor’s degree is the preferred minimum educational level plus experience in property management, asset management, affordable housing, non-profits and/or community development.
  • Must have or be able to obtain certifications of Certified Occupancy Specialist/Tax Credit Specialist, Blended Occupancy Specialist, and Illinois Leasing License within 6 months of employment.
  • Public Housing rental housing guideline knowledge or the ability to obtain the RIM Public Housing Rent Calculation designation within six months of employment.
  • Maintain Illinois Leasing License.
  • Obtain TCS Tax Credit Specialist Designation and update as required.
  • Bilingual – English/Spanish Required
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Excel, Yardi, and Internet required.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills; demonstrated public presentation skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Consistent attention to details.

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.
  • Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.
  • Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies.
  • Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP’s rental goals and organizational mission.

 

Position Classification and Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

 

Application Instructions

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  No phone calls please.

 

Community Development Fellow

02/08/24 03/18/2024

The Community Development Fellow will work closely with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction. The Fellow should understand the effects of displacement and gentrification on communities of color, be interested in mitigating these effects through the development of affordable housing and be inclined to work on the financing aspects of development.

Position Title: Community Development Fellow

Supervisory Relationship: Chief Real Estate Development Officer

Work Location: 1805 S. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60608

 

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

 

General Job DescriptionThe Community Development Fellow will work closely with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction. The Fellow should understand the effects of displacement and gentrification on communities of color, be interested in mitigating these effects through the development of affordable housing and be inclined to work on the financing aspects of development.
 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1.Assists in project planning, site assessment, and property acquisition.

2. Works on financing packages and predevelopment due diligence including the development of pro-forma budgets.

3. Conducts research on diverse acquisition and finance strategies.

4. Assists in managing development team relationships in the legal, construction, and finance fields.

5. Prepares applications and progress reports.

6. Attends community meetings as needed and incorporates feedback into planning.

7. Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.

8. Other duties as assigned.

 

Performance Measures
1. Achievement of overall goals.

2. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems and makes rapid decisions regarding management and development issues.

3. Demonstrates initiative and work as a team player.

4. Adheres to the highest ethical standards in management, governance, and fund development.

5. Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the nonprofit sector.

6. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development.

7. Effective, strategic development of relationships with peers, funders, community residents, leaders, and partners.

Essential Knowledge and Skill1.Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum educational requirement. Master’s degree in urban planning preferred.

2. Knowledge and familiarity with Chicago’s southwest communities, particularly Pilsen and Back of the Yards.

3. Proficient knowledge of Excel, Mapping, and Project Management programs required.

4. Strong analytic and strategic thinking skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Well-organized, strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects.

5. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Special Working Conditions and Demands· Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Position ClassificationFull-Time, Exempt

Salary commensurate with experience

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

 

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Application

Instructions

Please send resume and cover letter by email or mail. No phone calls please.
Contact

Information

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Human Resources, 1805 South Paulina, Chicago, IL 60608

Managing Attorney – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

1/16/24 03/18/2024

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to guide and support attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The managing attorney will supervise staff, review and assign new cases, provide technical assistance, and oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays. In addition, the managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Position Title: Managing Attorney – Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Work Locations: Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

 

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

 

Department Description:

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation. The Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic offers direct legal services while engaging clients in advocacy and education. and provides resources for the community to prepare for changes in immigration policy.

 

General Job Description:

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to guide and support attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The managing attorney will supervise staff, review and assign new cases, provide technical assistance, and oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays. In addition, the managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Clinic Management and Mentorship

  • Must be an inspiring and inclusive manager of our Legal Clinic Team. 
  • Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns. 
  • Provide technical assistance to staff attorneys, DOJs, and pro bono attorneys working on TRP cases, including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal defense.
  • Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients. 
  • Lead the team in maintaining reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
  • Participate in legal clinic development and strategic planning with the Legal Director. 
  • Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings. 
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Legal Services

  • Conduct legal intake interviews to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
  • Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients, including case preparation and follow-up.
  • Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Legal Director.
  • Handle immigration matters, including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal defense. 
  • Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, make appearances before the EOIR, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed.
  • Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
  • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating the date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify clients of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.

Essential Knowledge and Skills: 

  • A Juris Doctorate and five or more years of practicing immigration law are required. Experience handling removal defense caseload is strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

  • Tuesday-Saturday schedule
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

 

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
Preparation Date: 3/14/23

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity:
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Managing Attorney – New Immigrants, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

1/16/24 03/18/2024

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to lead in collaboration with the Director of the New Immigrants and team. The managing attorney will supervise attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals on the New Immigrants team. The managing attorney will review new immigrant intakes and work with the Director to assess cases for pro se workshops or referral for full representation. The managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Position Title: Managing Attorney – New Immigrants, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Work Locations:

Main Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Offsite: This position requires significant time off-site at hotels, shelters, and community centers to meet with new arrivals.

 

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

 

Department Description:

The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation. The Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic offers direct legal services while engaging clients in advocacy and education. and provides resources for the community to prepare for changes in immigration policy.

 

General Job Description:

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to lead in collaboration with the Director of the New Immigrants and team. The managing attorney will supervise attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals on the New Immigrants team. The managing attorney will review new immigrant intakes and work with the Director to assess cases for pro se workshops or referral for full representation. The managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

New Immigrants Team Management and Mentorship

  • Must be an inspiring and inclusive manager of our New Immigrants team
  • Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns. 
  • Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to provide excellent quality service to all clients effectively. 
  • Lead the team in maintaining reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
  • Participate in legal clinic development and strategic planning in partnership with the Legal Director and managing attorneys.
  • Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings. 
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Legal Services

  • Conduct legal intake interviews for new immigrants during Saturday clinic to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
  • Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients, including case preparation and follow-up.
  • Work with partner organizations to assist new immigrants at pro se asylum workshops.
  • Maintain a caseload of affirmative and defensive cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Legal Director.
  • Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, make appearances before the EOIR, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed.
  • Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
  • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating the date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify clients of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills: 

  • A Juris Doctorate and three or more years practicing immigration law are required—experience handling asylum and removal defense caseload is required.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evening and weekend hours may be required
  • Must drive, have a valid driver’s license, and a vehicle

 

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
Preparation Date: 12/13/2023

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity:
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

Director of Leadership and Advocacy, Immigrant Justice

1/16/24 03/18/2024

The Director of Leadership and Advocacy within the Immigrant Justice department leads, mentors, and trains Immigrant Justice Organizers, Parent Mentor Organizers, and Community Navigators (volunteers trained in immigration law). In partnership with the team, the manager assures the success of the community navigator and parent mentor programs within TRP.

Position title: Director of Leadership and Advocacy, Immigrant Justice

Supervisory Relationship: Vice-President, Immigrant Justice

Work Location: 1805 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608, hybrid

Organization General Description:

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

Department Description:

TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department aims to help immigrants access and attain justice by providing ethical legal representation, uplifting immigrant leadership, and building partnerships to win campaigns. Our organizing efforts focus on providing a space and opportunity for immigrant women to lead and work in partnership with organizations across the state to form winning campaigns on issues affecting immigrants' lives.

 

General Job Description

The Director of Leadership and Advocacy within the Immigrant Justice department leads, mentors, and trains Immigrant Justice Organizers, Parent Mentor Organizers, and Community Navigators (volunteers trained in immigration law). In partnership with the team, the manager assures the success of the community navigator and parent mentor programs within TRP.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership Development and Base Building

  • Supervise and support organizers.
  • Assist organizers in developing and executing trainings, actions, and celebrations with TRP’s base of leaders.
  • Assure organizers and a base of amazing immigrant women have the tools, opportunity, and space necessary to achieve their goals and are included in the organization, department, and campaign priorities.
  • Train staff and leaders in campaign strategy and tactics, building relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and forming coalitions.

 

Campaigns

  • Lead strategy to establish and execute or participate in effective winning campaigns.
  • Train partners in campaign strategy and tactics, building relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and forming coalitions.
  • Champion TRP’s influential role as a leading partner in local, state, and federal coalitions.
  • Organize team, community leaders, and partners to execute campaign strategies, tactics, and goals.

 

Organizational/Department Leadership

  • Work closely with the Vice-President and the Organizing team to develop and articulate overall strategy, goals, and plans.
  • Work closely with the Immigrant Justice Partnership team to lead budget advocacy campaigns.
  • Build strong working relationships with partner organizations, agencies, and elected officials.
  • Represent TRP in various settings, including coalitions, conferences, funders, community partners, and media.
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire community organizations and members to take action.
  • Five or more years of experience in working with immigrant communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
  • Demonstrated public speaking skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and the Internet is required.

 

Salary Range: $85,000-95,000

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

  • Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

 

Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity: 

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email [email protected].