Staff Attorney

Job descriptionThe Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time, bilingual staff attorney. ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. ICWC strives to provide security and stability for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected and for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. The offices primarily work with federal immigration laws that allow marginalized immigrants to apply for work authorization and permanent residency. More information about ICWC is available at www.icwclaw.org. Law Graduates will start at $68,000 per year. The salary range for licensed attorneys is $74,000 - 90,000 annually, depending on experience.Duties and Responsibilities :The staff attorney will provide direct immigration legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes; and will also represent unaccompanied immigrant children who fled abuse in their home country and are in, or released from, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody. Those duties would include: conducting client intake, case assessment, and ongoing case management; researching and drafting legal documents and attending court hearings. The attorney will work collaboratively with social service and law enforcement agencies. The attorney's casework would involve providing relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U visa, asylum, and/or Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The staff attorney will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, administrative assistants, and volunteers at ICWC. The attorney may supervise law students and other volunteers.Requirements :Juris Doctor degreeActive bar admission, California bar preferred but not required - willing to consider law graduates awaiting results for the July 2024 California Bar exam.Spanish language skills are required.Other Qualifications :Immigration law experience preferred (including law school clinic experience and internships)U visa, VAWA, SIJS, and/or asylum experience preferredStrong writing skills and meticulous attention to detailA demonstrated interest in low-income legal services and/or a commitment to immigrants' rightsAbility to work effectively with youth and survivors of traumaAbility to work effectively and communicate with law enforcement, representatives of government, and English/Spanish mediaBenefits :Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, a retirement plan with employer match, FSA (flexible spending account for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses), and reimbursement for preventative wellness activities. Generous paid-time off, in addition to office closures for 13 state and federal holidays and a week-long winter break. A relocation stipend is also available.To apply

- please attach (1) your resume and (2) a cover letter addressed to Executive Director Suzanne McCormick.Schedule :Monday to FridayPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.Application Question(s) :Are you a member of the CA bar? (Required)Language :Spanish (Preferred)License/Certification :License to practice law in the U.S. (Required)Ability to Relocate :Los Angeles, CA 90014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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