Join a caring team where your dedication and legal expertise empower individuals and families to build brighter futures.

The Immigration Staff Attorney will work as a member of the Immigration Unit to provide representation to qualified immigrants in a variety of immigration cases. This full-time, hybrid, exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney. 

Requirements:   

• Maintain caseload of immigration cases including but not limited to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, Naturalization, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA Self-Petition, and Adjustment of Status, under attorney supervision.
• Dependent on grant, assist with grant reporting and tracking grant deliverables.
• Prepare legal work and maintain client files both electronically and/or physically under the supervision of an attorney.
• Assist attorney with intake and initial client appointments, case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.
• Interview clients effectively and efficiently communicate with clients including accurately relaying legal advice provided by the attorney. 
• Prepare legal forms, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents and assist with checking citations, record-keeping, document copying, e-Filing, etc. 
• Observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Maintain calendar and deadline systems and provide interpretation and translation when qualified.
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective, including community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials.
• Work with and mentor paralegal and law students from local law schools, colleges and community colleges.
• May be required to work at clinics and/or workshops located in local courts, CLA SoCal offices, or at partner agencies. 
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Education: 

• 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.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in Immigration law, including humanitarian-based claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, T visas, or VAWA Self-petitions.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
• Articulate, creative advocate with strong written/oral communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify legal issues and provide real-time counsel and advice.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills, with experience working with indigent clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and highly detail oriented.
• Empathetic, reliable team player committed to collaboration, learning, and client-centered, trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to model CLA SoCal’s values and mission. – Required 
• 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 - Required
• Spanish Bilingual proficiency – Preferred