Immigration Law Fellow - Victims' Rights & Social Justice

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

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.