Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project · 1 day ago
Staff Attorney
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$64K/yr - $77K/yr
5+ years expEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm providing legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California. The Staff Attorney will provide legal and administrative support to attorneys engaged in direct representation or community education, assisting clients with immigration legal rights and benefits.
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Responsibilities
Provide substantive legal and administrative support and assistance to attorneys engaged in direct representation or community education
In representation, the Paralegal II will be responsible for preparing applications with clients and gathering and organizing supporting documents for submission to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, or state courts as needed
Work with clients and their families to gather documents needed for representation and direct individuals whom Esperanza attorneys cannot assist to resources that could assist them
The person will interview potential clients to assist attorneys in determining eligibility for immigration legal rights and benefits
The Paralegal will work with clients and their families to gather documents needed for representation and directs individuals whom Esperanza attorneys cannot assist to resources that could assist them
Interview potential clients to assist attorneys in determining eligibility for immigration legal rights and benefits
The Paralegal will provide support to attorneys in creating and properly maintaining client files and field phone calls from potential clients and their families
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 5 years of related experience
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish required
Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities
Experience working in a legal office, especially with immigration and/or criminal law required
Preferred
Paralegal certificate or relevant paralegal-type coursework highly desirable
Proficiency in oral and written second language required, per program needs
Experience working with vulnerable client populations, such as with children, families, or clients with mental health issues preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
Vacation days – 12 days per year
Sick time – 10 days per year
Short and Long Term Disability
13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
Free Parking
Company
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm that provides legal representation to immigrant communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.02M
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