TEMPORARY IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWJC (Worcester MA)
Community Legal Aid is seeking a Temporary Immigration Law Attorney to join their team for a one-year period. The attorney will provide legal assistance in various immigration law matters and engage in community outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases
- Engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings
- Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports
Skills
- New law school graduates and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important
- Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole
- Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer-paid contribution
- Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Relocation stipend
- CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week
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