IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY (Springfield)

Central West Justice; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team in Springfield, MA, handling humanitarian-based immigration cases and community outreach.

The role requires collaboration with diverse communities, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to public service. The position emphasizes in-office work at least three days a week in a hybrid work environment with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Immigration law experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in humanitarian-based immigration matters (removal defense, VAWA, U/T visas, SIJ, asylum).
• Engage in community outreach sessions and know-your-rights trainings.
• Assist in preparing periodic grant reports; work in CWJC's Springfield office.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Immigration law experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree (JD) or in final year

Job description

One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144

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.