Immigration Law Attorney (Worcester) – CWJC

MASS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORP; 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

Immigration Law Attorney (Worcester) – CWJC

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 Worcester 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.

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.