Immigration Law Attorney for Humanitarian Cases & Outreach

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance in humanitarian-based immigration law matters including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases.
• Engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.

Job description

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including 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.