Staff Attorney

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Public Law Center Full time
About Public Law Center

Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to low-income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County. Our mission is to promote justice and equality for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate immigration lawyer to join our Immigration Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a full caseload of immigration cases, including removal defense and affirmative relief. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public interest law and a proven track record of success in immigration law.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle a full caseload of immigration cases, including removal defense and affirmative relief
  • Participate in collaborative advocacy efforts in coalition with other legal service providers and community partners
  • Oversee volunteer pro bono attorneys and law students through training, technical support, and general supervision
  • Participate in immigration legal clinics, workshops, and community education presentations
  • Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
Qualifications
  • Active membership in the California State Bar/Bar Membership pending or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or other language strongly preferred
  • 1-3 years' experience in immigration law preferred, including case preparation, client interviewing, and client representation before USCIS and/or EOIR
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $86,000
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending account program
  • 15 paid holidays per year
  • Approximately 1 paid week off during office winter closure
  • 21 paid sick days per year
  • 15 paid vacation days per year
  • 2 paid wellness days per month
  • Birthday paid time off
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Monthly stipend for Wi-Fi and cell phone use
  • Monthly bilingual pay premium

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