Immigration Law Fellow

Legal-Aid-Society-of-Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Law student loan repayment

Medical insurance (multiple plans)

Dental insurance

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Immigration Law Fellow at the Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii’s Immigrant Justice Center in Honolulu provides direct representation in immigration matters, focusing on victims of crime, domestic violence, or trafficking. Work includes community outreach and supervision of non-attorney staff.

The one-year fellowship offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement, with opportunities for continued collaboration based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Hawaii preferred; out-of-state admitted applicants will be considered.
• Practice experience in immigration law preferred and experience aiding crime/trafficking victims strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client representation for immigration matters, principally for crime/violence victims.
• Engage in community outreach, education, and statewide initiatives.
• Supervise non-attorney staff and participate in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Immigration law

Client representation

Legal research

Communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

ABA accredited law school

Bar admission in Hawaii preferred

Job description

Immigration Law Fellow – Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii, Immigrant Justice Center, Honolulu

The Legal Aid Society of Hawai\u0101i is Hawai\u0101i’s oldest and largest non‑profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society.

Position: Immigration Law Fellow in the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Immigrant Justice Center. Responsibilities include client representation for immigration, primarily focused on representing victims of crime, domestic violence, or trafficking. The Fellow will also participate in community engagement, outreach and education, statewide initiatives, and in day-to-day supervision of non-attorney staff. This position is intended as a one-year fellowship, but there may be other opportunities to continue to work with Legal Aid after the end of the fellowship. provided funding is available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.


• Member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Hawaii are preferred. Applications from qualified individuals licensed to practice and in good standing in another state will be considered.


• Practice experience in immigration law preferred and experience immigration remedies for crime and trafficking victims strongly preferred.


• Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations required.


• Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with a diverse team of co‑workers.


• Able to manage a busy practice, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.


• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.


• Must demonstrate humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency


• Fluency in writing and speaking a language other than English is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $64,165 - $73,742 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits

Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work‑life balance. Benefits include:

• $150/month law school student loan repayment. Employment with Legal Aid also qualifies as qualifying service under the federal Service Law Forgiveness program ("PSLF").


• Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.


• Dental insurance.


• 401K plan with employer matching.


• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.


• Free long‑term care and long‑term disability insurance.


• Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.


• Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.


• Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).

This position is currently hybrid. Hybrid working condition is subject to change.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, or religion. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org

This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.