What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY CWJC (Springfield) position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC's Springfield office.
Qualifications
Current third-year law students, new law school graduates, and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply.
Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole.
Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.
CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC's Springfield office.
Qualifications
Current third-year law students, new law school graduates, and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply.
Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole.
Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.