Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Organization : We are a binational legal services and immigrant rights organization serving immigrants, asylum seekers, and deported persons across Southern California, Tijuana, Mexico, and beyond. We focus on providing client-centered, harm-reduction legal services while engaging in advocacy, impact litigation, and human rights monitoring. Our work involves direct representation, medical-legal partnerships, and collaboration with community organizations and volunteers to advance immigrant justice.

We are seeking a Staff Attorney to join our US-Based Advocacy department. The Staff Attorney will provide legal consultation and representation before Immigration Court, USCIS, and California state courts in matters including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The role involves direct representation, client consultations, community outreach, and education. The Staff Attorney will work out of the Los Angeles office and report to the Managing Attorney. This position is hybrid with in-person duties as required.

Job Duties

Conduct legal screenings, client interviews, and factual investigations.

Represent clients before Immigration Courts, USCIS, and California state courts to obtain immigration relief.

Represent youth clients' sponsors / parents in state court custody or guardianship proceedings related to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Provide representation to detained and non-detained clients.

Develop case plans and strategies.

Work within multidisciplinary teams to identify client needs and facilitate service referrals.

Stay up-to-date on immigration law and policy changes.

Comply with data management and reporting requirements.

Assign casework to legal support staff, including legal assistants and administrative staff, and review their work.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

JD from an accredited university.

California Bar Admission.

Experience in various areas of immigration law.

Strong communication and writing skills.

Self-directed, highly organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited resources.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suites, and Zoom.

Respectful of diverse workplace environments.

Must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and active insurance policy, or the ability to travel frequently for hearings, interviews, and client / community engagements.

Salary & Benefits

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000 per year, DOE.

Health benefits : Up to 90% of employee medical premiums and up to 70% of dental and vision premiums.

Employer-sponsored long-term disability, short-term disability, and life / AD&D insurance.

Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.

Paid Time Off : Three weeks of accrued paid time off per year.

Paid Holidays : 11 paid holidays, plus one week off for Winter Break and one week for Summer Break.

Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of full-time employment.

Paid Parental Leave.

403(B) retirement plan options, including pre-tax and ROTH options.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support, legal, and financial services.

Schedule : 8-hour shift

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90014

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to hector.shaw@w3global.com . Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of color, LGBTQ individuals, formerly incarcerated individuals, those with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on clients' lives through effective legal representation. If you're ready to accelerate your career in a supportive and challenging environment, apply today! This position will likely fill up fast as demand is great so apply early!

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000