Immigratin Advocatres Network
Immigration Law Attorneys, Central West Justice Center
Immigratin Advocatres Network, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Immigration Law Attorneys, Central West Justice Center
The Central West Justice Center, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid, provides free legal help to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Our advocates focus on cases involving humanitarian-based immigration law, employment rights, housing and homelessness issues, and access to public benefits.Position:Central West Justice Center (CWJC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community LegalAid, seeks attorneys to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in arange of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removaldefense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJS petitions, and asylum cases. The attorneys,who will be based in CWJC’s Worcester and/or Springfield offices, may also participate ina grant-funded legal clinic for immigrants in partnership with a local Methodist Church.The attorneys will engage in critically important community outreach, includingcommunity consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in thepreparation of periodic grant reports. These are full-time positions, although part-timehours are negotiable.
Qualifications:Admission to Mass. Bar, or eligible to sit for next Mass. Bar examination, or entitled to practice under a Mass. practice rule.Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferredPrior experience in immigration law preferredDemonstrated experience working with diverse communities preferredStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a collaborative settingHow to apply:Please submit cover letter and resume to: avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to AliciaVaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 405 Main Street, Worcester,MA 01608. Cover letter should specifically address whether the applicant is interested inworking in Worcester, Springfield, or either. CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer andstrives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
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The Central West Justice Center, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid, provides free legal help to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Our advocates focus on cases involving humanitarian-based immigration law, employment rights, housing and homelessness issues, and access to public benefits.Position:Central West Justice Center (CWJC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community LegalAid, seeks attorneys to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in arange of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removaldefense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJS petitions, and asylum cases. The attorneys,who will be based in CWJC’s Worcester and/or Springfield offices, may also participate ina grant-funded legal clinic for immigrants in partnership with a local Methodist Church.The attorneys will engage in critically important community outreach, includingcommunity consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in thepreparation of periodic grant reports. These are full-time positions, although part-timehours are negotiable.
Qualifications:Admission to Mass. Bar, or eligible to sit for next Mass. Bar examination, or entitled to practice under a Mass. practice rule.Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferredPrior experience in immigration law preferredDemonstrated experience working with diverse communities preferredStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a collaborative settingHow to apply:Please submit cover letter and resume to: avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to AliciaVaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 405 Main Street, Worcester,MA 01608. Cover letter should specifically address whether the applicant is interested inworking in Worcester, Springfield, or either. CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer andstrives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
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