Detention Immigration Attorney II – Community Education

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan to include 401a/employ

Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident

Flexible Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account Reimburse

Vacation days – 12 days per year

Sick time – 10 days per year

Short and Long Term Disability

13 holidays per year for regular f/t &

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Cell Phones for those working in ShelS

Employee Recognition - Annual Staff

Free Parking

Job summary

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., seeks a full-time Staff Attorney II to provide legal orientation and services to adults in detention, supervise interns, and engage in community education.

Under supervision, you will conduct intakes, deliver rapid response support, facilitate pro se materials, and expand access to counsel through pro bono referrals and trainings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Active bar admission (California preferred but not required).
• At least two years of experience in immigration law.
• Excellent organizational, case management, legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.
• Willingness to be a team-player with collaboration, and
• Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting individual in-person intakes at detention facilities or remotely.
• Providing rapid response support to immigrants and their families impacted by immigration enforcement.
• Conducting Friend of Court services during hearings.
• Developing and updating pro se legal materials and presentation techniques.
• Expanding access to counsel through pro bono referrals.
• Participating in stakeholder meetings with legal service organizations and government agencies.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Team player

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., seeks a full-time Staff Attorney II to provide legal orientation and services to adults in detention, supervise interns, and engage in community education.

Under supervision, you will conduct intakes, deliver rapid response support, facilitate pro se materials, and expand access to counsel through pro bono referrals and trainings.