Staff Attorney

ImmigrationJobs

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Establish Priorities, Law Enforcement, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
Today

The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time, bilingual staff attorney. ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. ICWC strives to provide security and stability for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected and for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes. The organization primarily works with federal immigration laws that allow marginalized immigrants apply for work authorization and permanent residency.ICWC's team is recognized nationally for its humanitarian immigration law expertise and for the exceptional legal services it provides to immigrants who are survivors of trauma. To date, ICWC has served more than 75,000 individuals. More information about ICWC is available at www.icwclaw.org .The salary range is $78,000 - 90,000 for licensed attorneys annually, depending on experience. The salary for law graduates who are not yet licensed is $71,000.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe staff attorney will provide direct immigration legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes; and will also represent unaccompanied immigrant children who fled abuse in their home country and are in, or released from, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody. Those duties would include: conducting client intake, case assessment, and ongoing case management; researching and drafting legal documents and attending court hearings. The attorney will work collaboratively with social service and law enforcement agencies. The attorney's casework would involve providing relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U visa, asylum, and/or Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The staff attorney will collaborate with other attorneys, legal and administrative assistants, and volunteers at ICWC. The attorney may supervise law students and other volunteers.RequirementsJuris Doctor degreeActive bar admission, California bar preferred but not required. Law graduates registered to take the July 2026 California bar may also apply.Other QualificationsImmigration law experience preferred (including law school clinic experience and internships)U visa, VAWA, SIJS, and/or asylum experience preferredStrong writing skills and meticulous attention to detailA demonstrated interest in low-income legal services and/or a commitment to immigrants' rightsAbility to work effectively with youth and survivors of traumaDesire to work collaboratively within a team, including administrative and legal assistantsAdept at delegating tasks effectively and appropriately to support staffAbility to work effectively and communicate with external stakeholders, including law enforcementSpanish language skills requiredCome join a diverse and inclusive team that genuinely values and respects each individual's contributions and works collaboratively as a group. Experience a supportive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and promotes overall employee well-being.To apply - please attach (1) your resume and (2) a cover letter addressed to Executive Director, Suzanne McCormick.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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