IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWJC (Springfield)

Community-Legal-Aid-3; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

CWJC seeks an attorney to join its Springfield office and work on humanitarian-based immigration matters, including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases.

The attorney will engage in community outreach, conduct know-your-rights trainings, and assist in grant-report preparation. The role requires in-office presence at least three days per week in a hybrid environment. CWJC offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current third-year law students, new graduates, and experienced lawyers may apply.
• Fluency or advanced proficiency in language other than English preferred (Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole).
• Prior experience in immigration law and working with diverse communities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Engage in community outreach and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in preparation of periodic grant reports.
• Include handling removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese/Creole

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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 Springfield 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.

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.

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.