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We recognize that after recent staffing cuts, many qualified colleagues in our service community are looking for meaningful employment opportunities. The Forum will post openings that seem relevant to our group.
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Agencies and organizations that have positions to fill are invited to email announcements to:
SDRF Officers [email protected]
and we will post them to this page. Please keep us informed of any changes, including expiration.​

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Human Services

Clinical Case Manager
Full time
​​Survivors of Torture, International (SURVIVORS)
San Diego CA
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Link to Job Description

TO INQUIRE:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Katrina Pimental
[email protected]

Posted 7/22/2025
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Legal

Immigration Attorney /Immigration Specialist (DOJ Accredited Representative)
Regular, Full-time / Hybrid
World Relief
San Diego, CA

https://jobs.lever.co/wr/02da7b58-a920-445b-8185-5142437e11f6

POSITION SUMMARY
World Relief seeks a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative to provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative and defensive benefits, including but not limited to asylum, TPS, U/T/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, family reunification DACA, naturalization, and records checks. This position will be in the San Diego office. Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus:  Spanish, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and Arabic.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Immigration Legal Counsel and Representation
  • Legally screen and advise individuals regarding immigration benefits and remedies available under the INA, CFR, and relevant government agency policies 
  • Provide direct immigration legal representation in front of USCIS, EOIR, and BIA
  • Represent clients in person at USCIS adjudication interviews and EOIR and BIA hearings
  • Zealously advocate for clients with relevant government actors via telephone and correspondence
  • Manage a case load of pending immigration cases
  • Other (see link)
Immigration Legal Training
  • Actively engage in ongoing immigration legal training, conferences, webinars, roundtables, and research in order to maintain the necessary knowledge and experience 
  • Case management training on LawLogix as well as the case management protocols of the ILS department of World Relief 
  • Participate in routine ILS and Staff meetings   
Community Speaking Engagements/Networking/Forums
  • Support the ILS Program Manager in providing Immigration 101 trainings, Know Your Rights, Asylum 101, and other related presentation and trainings to key community partners and/or immigrant communities
  • Participate in practitioner forums as assigned by the ILS Program Manager
  • Actively communicate with other WR SoCal departments for the furtherment of WR services

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Mature and personal Christian faith
  • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
  • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Active bar license and commitment to attending CLE training and maintaining good standing with the State Bar 
  • A minimum of 1 year in Immigration Legal Services experience, having previous experience as an Immigration Attorney, DOJ Accredited Representative, immigration paralegal or legal assistant
  • Cross-cultural experience including cross-cultural communication skills 
  • Other (see link)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bilingual fluency in Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, desired
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in immigration law preferred
  • Other (see link)

Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment

Posted 9/15/2025
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Immigration Paralegal
Full time
Southern California Immigration Project (SCIP)
2534 State St. #208
San Diego, CA 92101

Job Description   
Work with two attorneys and handle a high volume of tasks
Draft cover letters, Motions, Cover sheets for filings
Help answer phone calls when Legal Assistant is busy or out
Update declarations and any other filings requested
Prepare court and USCIS filings
Keep Case to do list updated for one attorney

Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a law office as a paralegal
Experience with immigration court systems, specifically removal defense litigation
Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
Attention to detail
Knowledge of legal terminology
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to work and communicate compassionately with a diverse, multicultural community
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion
Be a team player with a good attitude

TO INQUIRE:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Elizabeth Lopez
[email protected]
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​Posted 7/9/2025
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Support Services

Office Manager
Full time
Survivors of Torture, International (SURVIVORS)
San Diego CA
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Link to Job Description

TO INQUIRE:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Katrina Pimental
[email protected]

Posted 7/9/2025
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