Immigration Law Attorney - Humanitarian Defense & Outreach

Community Legal Aid; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave

Student loan repayment

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Central West Justice Center in Springfield seeks an attorney to join a dynamic team providing immigration legal services, including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The role emphasizes outreach and collaboration with client communities.

The attorney will engage in community consultations and know-your-rights trainings, assist in grant reporting, and work in CWJC’s Springfield office in a hybrid environment with in-office days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Immigration law

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work style

Spanish language

Portuguese language

Haitian Creole language

Education

Law student (3rd year)

Job description

Central West Justice Center in Springfield seeks an attorney to join a dynamic team providing immigration legal services, including removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The role emphasizes outreach and collaboration with client communities.

The attorney will engage in community consultations and know-your-rights trainings, assist in grant reporting, and work in CWJC’s Springfield office in a hybrid environment with in-office days.