Staff Attorney, Immigration

Role Overview

• Provide representation to qualified immigrants in a variety of immigration cases
• Maintain caseload of immigration cases under attorney supervision, including grant reporting
• Prepare legal work and maintain client files under the supervision of an attorney
• Assist attorney with intake and initial client appointments, case investigation, and legal research
• Prepare legal forms, pleadings, correspondence, and assist with document-filing
• Work with and mentor paralegal and law students the local community

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good standing of the California Bar or member to another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider
• Experience in Immigration law, including humanitarian-based claims
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area for representation and to engage with clients and community partners
• Spanish Bilingual proficiency – Preferred

Benefits

• Maintain confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective
• Community education presentations and materials