IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWJC (Springfield)

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate • Springfield, MA

27d • $73,000 - $109,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC's Springfield office.

Requirements

• Current third-year law students, new law school graduates, and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole.
• Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance in humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases.
• Engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer-paid contribution
• Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level