Immigration Rights Staff Attorney – Hybrid

Centro Legal de la Raza; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Centro Legal de la Raza is seeking an Immigrants' Rights Staff Attorney in Oakland, CA, to handle direct representation before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and state/federal courts. The role includes travel to detention centers and occasional clinic work. A J.D.

and CA Bar admission are required, with strong English/Spanish language skills and a commitment to immigrant justice. The position is full-time and exempt, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and CA State Bar in good standing.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice.
• Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred; other languages OK.
• Experience in removal defense or humanitarian-based immigration law preferred.
• Trauma-informed lawyering knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to train/outreach across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and travel to detention centers in CA.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with lawyers, staff, and community organizations.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct immigration legal services before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and courts.
• Offer limited-scope representation and pro se assistance for vulnerable individuals.
• Provide comprehensive immigration consultations with clients and community members.
• Respond to immigration enforcement incidents and represent detained community members where needed.
• Participate in legal workshops, clinics, and off-site events; travel to detention centers.
• Supervise interns and volunteers; collaborate with non-attorney staff.
• Work with local, regional, and national partners on policy, funding, and litigation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising/directing attorneys.

Skills

English and Spanish fluency

Strong writing and research

Verbal communication

Collaborative skills

Willingness to travel

Education

J.D.; California State Bar in good standing

Job description

Centro Legal de la Raza is seeking an Immigrants' Rights Staff Attorney in Oakland, CA, to handle direct representation before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and state/federal courts. The role includes travel to detention centers and occasional clinic work. A J.D.

and CA Bar admission are required, with strong English/Spanish language skills and a commitment to immigrant justice. The position is full-time and exempt, with competitive compensation and benefits.