National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
STAFF ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to survivors in various immigration matters. The role focuses on humanitarian-based affirmative petitions and includes responsibilities such as attending USCIS interviews and assisting in removal defense hearings.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Providing litigation-related services and representation to survivors in immigration law matters, on a variety of humanitarian-based issues
Drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, executing case management activities, providing oral advocacy and negotiating in hearings/ trials
Conducting client intakes and maintaining a client case load
Maintaining detailed case notes and accurate timekeeping in case management system
Providing presentations and trainings to community partners and client communities on immigration topics and other legal remedies for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, as well as other related legal issues
Developing relationships and collaborating with a range of public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing the Center’s client community
Assisting with connecting clients to non-legal supportive services as needed
Collecting client data for grant reporting purposes
Following organizational and grant compliance policies and procedures
Participating in staff trainings and meetings
Adhering to standards of professional responsibility; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the state bar
Experience in immigration law, particularly with VAWA and U and T Visa applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clients and community partners
Experience in litigation and legal representation
Commitment to social justice and advocacy for immigrant survivors
Ability to manage a caseload and maintain detailed case notes
Proficiency in case management systems
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
Preferred
Fluency in a second language relevant to the client community
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking
Familiarity with grant reporting and compliance
Experience in public speaking or conducting trainings
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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