IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWCJ (Worcester)

Community Legal Aid; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance (medical, 'd

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Community Legal Aid’s Central West Justice Center in Worcester is seeking an attorney to join our immigration-focused team. The role emphasizes client-centered advocacy, collaboration with diverse communities, and language skills beyond English (Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole).

The position offers a union-scale starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with hybrid work and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Fluency or advanced proficiency in a language in addition to English (Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole).
• Prior experience in immigration law and working with diverse communities is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are important.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese/Haitian-C

Immigration law experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD or law degree, or current law student

Job description

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

• 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
• and relocation stipend.

CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

The position is in CWJC’s Worcester office.

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.