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Staff Attorney – Immigration Unit
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Public Law Center
Job Description
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Staff Attorney – Immigration Unit
Organization
Description
The Public Law Center (PLC)’s Immigration Unit is seeking an energetic, passionate advocate to join our team in fighting for justice for Orange County’s immigrant communities through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering.
PLC’s Immigration Unit provides fearless direct legal representation to, in addition to coordinating and supervising pro bono representation for, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes (U Visas, T Visas, and VAWA petitions); children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected (Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions); young people who arrived as children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); legal permanent residents seeking U.S. Citizenship (naturalization); and for immigrants in Immigration Court proceedings (both detained and non-detained removal defense).
Qualifications
Active membership in the California State Bar/Bar Membership pending or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese strongly preferred
1-3 years experience in immigration law preferred, including case preparation, client interviewing, and client representation before USCIS and EOIR
Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team.
Must have own transportation, valid CA Drivers license, insurance and good
driving record; travel throughout Orange and neighboring counties will be necessary, including to Immigration Courts located in Santa Ana, CA, Los Angeles, CA and to ICE detention facility located in Adelanto, CA
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical reason for not being fully vaccinated or a sincerely held religious belief preventing vaccination.
Duties and Responsibilities
Handle a full caseload of immigration cases, including removal defense cases before the Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Adelanto Immigration Courts
Participate in collaborative advocacy efforts in coalition with other legal service providers and community partners
Oversee volunteer attorneys and law students through training, technical support and general supervision
Participate in and help to coordinate immigration legal clinics and workshops, including community education presentations (ideally in both English and Spanish)
Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
Full time position with occasional evening and weekend work.
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Salary & Benefits
Compensation dependent on experience; range of $70,000 to $80,000
Competitive benefits provided.
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Please submit resume, cover letter and optional writing sample (5 pages or less) to Grace Landa at: glanda@publiclawcenter.org. Please no phone calls.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Public Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Location
Santa Ana, CA
Company Profile
The Public Law Center, Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.
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