Immigrants’ Rights Attorney — Direct Impact & Clinics

Inside Philanthropy; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Centro Legal de la Raza in Oakland, CA, seeks an Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to provide direct representation before USCIS and federal immigration courts. A J.D. and CA Bar admission are required; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

The role is hybrid, with a 32-hour workweek and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel to detention centers, outreach, trainings, and collaboration with staff and community partners are expected; Senior level adds $5,000

Qualifications

• J.D.; admitted and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred (English plus another immigrant language accepted).
• Experience in removal defense or humanitarian-based immigration law; clinics/internships or equivalent.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed lawyering for survivors of violence or trauma.
• Willingness to conduct training/outreach and travel to detention centers in CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct immigration legal services: full-scope representation before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and courts; limited-scope representation and/or pro se assistance; comprehensive consultations.
• Respond to immigration enforcement events in Alameda County with advocacy and legal representation before DHS agencies and federal courts.
• Join legal workshops, clinics, and off-site events; occasional travel to detention centers.
• Collaborate with non-attorney staff and supervise interns/volunteers.
• Partner with local, regional, and national groups on policy, funding, and litigation under supervising/directing attorneys.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Immigrants’ Rights leadership.

Skills

California Bar

Bilingual English/Spanish

Immigrant Justice

Removal Defense

Trauma-informed practice

Training & Outreach

Strong Writing

Team Collaboration

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

J.D.

Job description

Centro Legal de la Raza in Oakland, CA, seeks an Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to provide direct representation before USCIS and federal immigration courts. A J.D. and CA Bar admission are required; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

The role is hybrid, with a 32-hour workweek and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel to detention centers, outreach, trainings, and collaboration with staff and community partners are expected; Senior level adds $5,000