Staff Attorney
4 weeks ago
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Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at www.esperanza-la.org.
Esperanza seeks a full-time Staff Attorney. T
Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney will work under the direct supervision of a manager to provide various self-help services for non-detained adults and families. The core program services include legal orientations regarding removal proceedings and legal relief; intake and follow-up services; self-help workshops; and referrals for pro bono assistance or social services. Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting Friend of Court services during hearings.
- Mentoring and supervising interns and volunteers.
- Creating and properly maintaining participant files.
- Referring individuals to social services.
- Developing and updating legal program materials and presentation techniques; and
- Expanding access to counsel through pro bono referrals.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate
- Active bar admission or awaiting bar results (California state bar preferred, but not required); Experience (including internships) in the legal setting (preferably in immigration and/or public interest law);
- Strong organizational, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required.
- Spanish language proficiency required and will be tested at time of interview.
- Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.
- Willingness to be a team-player with an attitude and aptitude for collaboration; and
- Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.
Location: Hybrid
Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
- Vacation days – 15 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
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