Job Description
Position: Immigration Staff Attorney at Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice Experience: Previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking, and immigrant or other vulnerable populations Salary: Starting at $66,000-$80,000 per year or more depending on experience Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Department: Legal Services Location: East Los Angeles, with the option for remote work Benefits: Generous benefits package, 35-hour workweek, paid vacation and sick leave, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and dependent and health flex savings accounts (FSA). Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. H1: Join the Fight for Justice as an Immigration Staff Attorney at LACLJ H2: Make a Difference for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking
Job Summary: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a non-profit law firm dedicated to securing justice for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. LACLJ is seeking a committed and passionate Immigration Staff Attorney to join their team and provide legal representation to low-income survivors in various immigration matters.
Responsibilities: - Represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in immigration matters, with a focus on VAWA and U and T Visa petitions. - Attend interviews before USCIS, assist in removal defense hearings at EOIR (Immigration Court), and assist with ICE check-ins, as needed. - Provide holistic legal services to clients, including criminal justice advocacy, public benefits, and other related areas of practice. - Conduct presentations and trainings for community partners and client communities on immigration and other legal remedies for immigrant survivors. - Collaborate with public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing LACLJ's client community. - Engage in other tasks and projects to further LACLJ's mission and operations.
Qualifications: - J.D. degree from an accredited law school. - Licensed attorney, barred in California preferred. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking). - Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, and empathy for survivors. - Previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking. - Previous experience working with immigrant or other vulnerable populations. - Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people.
Working Conditions: - Work can be performed remotely and/or in an office setting. - Requires concentration on tasks while facing distractions. - Attendance at meetings, both remote and in person, in and outside the LACLJ office. - Use of office machines such as computers, photocopiers, and telephones. - Ability to work and travel between the LACLJ main office in East Los Angeles, court, and USCIS offices.
To Apply: If you are passionate about social justice and have the necessary qualifications, please send a cover letter and resume to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Join the team at LACLJ and make a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. LACLJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender or gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.
