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)

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) in Springfield, MA, seeks an attorney to join a vibrant team handling humanitarian-based immigration matters, including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ, and asylum. The attorney will engage in community outreach and assist in grant reporting.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office presence at least three days per week, and a generous benefits package including retirement contributions, health coverage, malpractice

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration law preferred.
• Fluency in additional languages preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in humanitarian immigration matters.
• Engage in community outreach and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in preparing periodic grant reports.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Bilingual/multilingual

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or eligible law student

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.