The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) is looking to hire a committed immigration attorney who will provide free and affordable immigration services to unaccompanied children and underrepresented immigrants in our Las Vegas office as either a Supervising or Staff Attorney (depending on experience).

ICWC is a non-profit legal organization that strives to provide security and stability for immigrants who are victims of crime and survivors of violence. ICWC primarily works with federal immigration laws that allow marginalized immigrants apply for employment authorization, humanitarian-based relief, and permanent residency.

We believe in a client centered practice, respect for both clients and employees, compassion for immigrants and their families, and empowering survivors to overcome trauma. This is a fast-paced, high-volume office where there is always something new to learn. We desire to create a supportive workplace where self-care is valued. Our primary goal is to provide high-quality legal services to the immigrant community.

Position Description:

ICWC seeks to hire an immigration attorney to join our team of licensed attorneys, DOJ representatives, legal assistants, and administrative support staff. This position is primarily with our Unaccompanied Children project, but may also take on other removal and affirmative cases.

The caseload will a focus on services to unaccompanied immigrant children fleeing persecution, abuse, abandonment, and neglect. The attorney will primarily work with humanitarian cases (including Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA).

The position is available immediately, but for the right candidate we can be flexible on the start date, to include starting after the July bar exam or after a clerkship ends.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited ABA Law School (note that we cannot hire a DOJ accredited representative for this role)
• Willingness and ability to register and sit for the next Nevada Bar Exam
• Willingness to study Spanish and increase fluency in order to work with clients in Spanish
• Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in low-income legal services and/or a commitment to immigrants' rights and Non-Profit work
• Ability to work effectively with survivors of violence, victims of crime, and those who have experienced other forms of trauma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with Monolingual Spanish speakers independently
• Immigration law experience (including volunteer and clinical) preferred
• For supervising attorney candidates: three years experience in Direct Immigration Services

Benefits:

Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, a retirement plan with employer match, FSA (flexible spending account for healthcare and commuting expenses), and reimbursement for some preventative wellness activities and some commuting expenses. Generous paid time off, in addition to office closures for 13 state and federal holidays and a week-long winter break.

To Apply:

Please include a cover letter and resume

We are able to hire either a Staff Attorney or a Supervising Attorney. Supervising Attorneys must have at least three years of experience in immigration direct services and a Nevada bar license, among other requirements.

As of 2024, the beginning salary is $68,000 for a Staff Attorney with no experience who is admitted to practice (in any state) and is higher for attorneys with specific types of experience. The beginning salary for a Supervising Attorney would be $80,000 and is higher for attorneys with specific types of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person