IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWCJ (Worcester)

Community-Legal-Aid-3; Worcester (MA); Hybride; USD 73 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave: 4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Sick days 12

Holidays 13

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Résumé du poste

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant team providing humanitarian-based immigration law services in Worcester, MA. The role offers hybrid work with in-office days and in-community outreach through consultations and trainings.

The attorney will handle cases across removal defense, VAWA, U/T visas, SIJ, and asylum, while contributing to grant reports and coordinating with the Worcester office team.

Qualifications

• Current third-year law students or new graduates may apply.
• Experience in immigration law is preferred.
• Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole language skills are strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are important.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal assistance in humanitarian-based immigration matters (removal defense, VAWA petitions, U & T visas, SIJ petitions, asylum).
• Engage in community outreach including consultations and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in preparing periodic grant reports.

Connaissances

Multilingual abilities

Client interviewing

Legal research

Collaboration

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

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 Worcester office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

COMPENSATION:

• The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $109,000.
• CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
• CWJC offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
• 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.

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.