Immigration Law Attorney — Hybrid Role with Impact

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation; Boston (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: 4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Relocation stipend

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

CWJC seeks an immigration attorney to join our Worcester office, handling humanitarian immigration matters such as removal defense, VAWA, U/T visas, SIJ, and asylum. The attorney will lead community outreach initiatives and contribute to grant reporting.

The role requires collaboration with a diverse team and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment, three days per week in the office. Entry to experienced lawyers are welcome to apply.

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

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

Skills

Spanish language

Portuguese

Haitian Creole

Immigration law

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work style

Job description

CWJC seeks an immigration attorney to join our Worcester office, handling humanitarian immigration matters such as removal defense, VAWA, U/T visas, SIJ, and asylum. The attorney will lead community outreach initiatives and contribute to grant reporting.

The role requires collaboration with a diverse team and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment, three days per week in the office. Entry to experienced lawyers are welcome to apply.