Senior Immigration Attorney - Community Clinic Lead

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Immigrant Family Advocacy Clinic seeks a Senior Staff Attorney based at the RFK Community Schools site (701 S Catalina). You will lead free, confidential immigration consultations for students and families, supervise law students, and manage the clinic docket with the Clinic Director.

You may take select cases for full representation and assist with ongoing client needs. Work closely with campus staff to ensure a collaborative, nurturing environment for clients and partners; strong Spanish

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide free, confidential immigration consultations to RFK students and family members.
• Coordinate and supervise law students during consultations.
• Manage the Clinic's docket, waitlist, and case selection for full representation.
• Assist with legal needs of existing clients after student involvement is complete.
• Collaborate with RFK-based staff and partners to maintain a collaborative workspace.

Skills

Immigration law

Client counseling

Student supervision

Legal research

Spanish (fluent)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar in good standing

Job description

UCLA Immigrant Family Advocacy Clinic seeks a Senior Staff Attorney based at the RFK Community Schools site (701 S Catalina). You will lead free, confidential immigration consultations for students and families, supervise law students, and manage the clinic docket with the Clinic Director.

You may take select cases for full representation and assist with ongoing client needs. Work closely with campus staff to ensure a collaborative, nurturing environment for clients and partners; strong Spanish