Staff Attorney

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401a & 403(b) plan

Supplemental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation days

Sick time

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

Cell phones for field work

Annual Staff Appreciation Day

Job summary

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., seeks a Staff Attorney to provide self-help immigration services and legal orientations to adults and families, including those facing housing insecurity. The role supports intake, follow-up, workshops, and referrals for pro bono or social services in a hybrid setting.

Minimum qualifications include a JD, active CA bar or pending results, strong legal writing/research, Spanish proficiency, and a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Active bar admission or awaiting results; CA bar preferred.
• Experience in legal settings, immigration or public interest law preferred.
• Strong organizational, case management, legal research and writing skills.
• Spanish language proficiency required and tested at interview.
• Team player with collaboration mindset; passion for social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide self-help immigration services and legal orientations.
• Handle intake and follow-up for adults and families.
• Refer clients for pro bono services and social supports.
• Coordinate with manager and staff to deliver services.
• Participate in community outreach and education.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Organizational skills

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active CA bar admission or awaiting results

Job description

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Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available atwww.esperanza-la.org

The Staff Attorney will work under the direct supervision of a manager to provide various self-help immigration services for adults and families, some of them facing housing insecurity. The core program services include legal orientations regarding immigration relief; intake and follow-up services; self-help workshops; and referrals for pro bono assistance or social services.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
  
• Active bar admission or awaiting bar results (California state bar preferred but not required); Experience (including internships) in the legal setting (preferably in immigration and/or public interest law).
• Strong organizational, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required.
• Spanish language proficiency required and will be tested at time of interview.
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.
• Willingness to be a team-player with an attitude and aptitude for collaboration; and
• Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with vulnerable client populations, particularly with children, families, or clients with mental health issues; and
• Experience in community outreach and/or public speaking.
  

This is a hybrid position that allows staff to work remotely 2-3 days/week (subject to approval).

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking