Immigration Attorney & Community Advocate
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Job summary
South Asian Network (SAN) in Artesia seeks an Immigration Attorney to support Legal Services and the Voices Against Violence Unit, providing application assistance for asylum, TPS, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, and removal defense.
The attorney will represent clients in court and before agencies, develop culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and mentor interns. This is a nonprofit, mission-driven role based in Southern California with community advocacy obligations.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the California bar.
- Strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures.
- Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
- Commitment to civil rights and immigrant communities.
- Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and direct representation in immigration matters (naturalization, asylum, TPS, U visa, etc.).
- Represent clients before agencies and courts (USCIS, EOIR, Board of Immigration Appeals).
- Assist with intakes, case assessment, and eligibility reviews.
- Advocate for clients before judges and officials; participate in policy updates.
- Train and mentor legal interns and volunteers; manage case distribution.
Skills
Education
Job description
South Asian Network (SAN) in Artesia seeks an Immigration Attorney to support Legal Services and the Voices Against Violence Unit, providing application assistance for asylum, TPS, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, and removal defense.
The attorney will represent clients in court and before agencies, develop culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and mentor interns. This is a nonprofit, mission-driven role based in Southern California with community advocacy obligations.
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