About Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC)

LASBC is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. LASBC has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LASBC helps thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized. For more information, please visit www.browardlegalaid.org.

Position Description

LASBC seeks to hire an Immigration Staff Attorney in its Plantation office. Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team, the attorney will represent unaccompanied minors; non-citizen minors who were abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents; immigrant children not living with their parents; asylum; and special immigrant juvenile status before the Immigration Court and the Department of Homeland Security and will be cross-trained in other areas of immigration.

Job Duties:

· Provide individual immigration consultations and know-your-rights presentations to immigrant communities.

· Represent clients before various agencies, including immigration court, ICE, USCIS, and state and federal courts, in applications and advocacy for relief from removal.

· Engage with allied community organizations, including presenting community education programs;

· Participate in the preparation of grant and billing reports.

Qualifications

· Active membership in a State Bar (Does not have to be Florida);

· The attorney will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school,

· No experience is necessary willing to train

· Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required;

· The attorney will have demonstrated the capacity to exhibit appropriate sensitivity to and empathy for children who have survived traumatic experiences and will be passionate about serving immigrants and vulnerable populations;

· Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;

· Strong organizational and time management skills;

· Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;

· Excellent written and communication skills;

· An ability to balance and manage a variety of responsibilities.

· Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.

· Ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

· Ability to speak Spanish or another language in addition to English a plus

Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary and Benefits

This is an exempt position full-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience starting at $65,000. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher based on the applicant’s years of experience. LASBC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year—good work-life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Plantation, FL 33317: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person