Trauma-Informed Immigration Attorney for LGBTQ+ Survivors

Los Angeles LGBT Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking an Immigration Attorney to provide direct legal services and immigration representation for LGBTQI+ survivors. You will handle civil protection orders, VAWA petitions, U-visas, and removal defense, coordinating with the Survivor Services Hub to deliver trauma-informed care.

You will also engage in policy advocacy, community education, and coalition work while ensuring accurate filings before USCIS and state courts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culturally responsive immigration, domestic violence, or civil rights legal services.
• Ability to research, analyze, and learn new areas of law.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of immigration law, civil protection orders, civil rights, housing rights.

Responsibilities

• Review client intakes and conduct legal services intakes.
• Provide full-scope immigration representation including VAWA petitions, U-visas, T-visas, SIJS.
• Advise on housing rights and protections including evictions.
• Draft and file legal documents before USCIS, state courts, and administrative agencies.
• Coordinate with Survivor Services Hub and other departments.
• Participate in policy advocacy and Know-Your-Rights trainings.
• Maintain client files and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Legal research

Legal analysis

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Immigration law

Civil rights law

Housing rights

Job description

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking an Immigration Attorney to provide direct legal services and immigration representation for LGBTQI+ survivors. You will handle civil protection orders, VAWA petitions, U-visas, and removal defense, coordinating with the Survivor Services Hub to deliver trauma-informed care.

You will also engage in policy advocacy, community education, and coalition work while ensuring accurate filings before USCIS and state courts.