Immigration Staff Attorney

The Staff Attorney will work with the Immigration practice group to support the immigration needs of the CCLS client community. The ideal candidate will have experience providing legal representation, consultation, advocacy and education in immigration matters. DUTIES: · Provide direct legal services in immigration matters for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault with a focus on U-Visas, T-Visas, SIJS, VAWA Self-Petitions, and Naturalization; · Work with CCLS advocates to ensure delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities; · Develop and maintain relationships with client groups and community-based service providers, and work with them to identify community lawyering opportunities; · Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual and impact casework; · Participate in or conduct community outreach/education events and legal workshops/clinics; · Participate in planning and strategy meetings with project partners and local, state, and national networks of Legal Aid advocates; · Conduct presentations to the community and partner organizations or agencies; · Foster productive relationships with other CCLS staff, the court, other non-profit organizations, and public agencies; · Participate in weekly CCLS case review meetings, stay informed of changes in the law, including continuing legal education, and adhere to CCLS policies and procedures; Maintain a commitment to impact litigation as part of a holistic and collaborative advocacy strategy; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: · Member in good standing of the State Bar of California; or, eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Aid Attorney Program and California Bar admission pursuant to CCLS policy; · Experience working with low-income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders; · Previous Legal Aid or other non-profit, legal services experience desirable; · Preferred experience providing legal representation, consultation, advocacy, and education in immigration matters and/or to victims of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault helpful; · Litigation experience in State, Federal and/or Immigration Court, preferably in immigration and domestic violence proceedings; · Desire to address systemic issues and develop general knowledge of poverty law; · Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Central Valley; · Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; · Comfortable working under pressure, on a team or independently, passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical; · Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners; · Flexibility to work some nights and weekends as needed; · Ability to travel as needed and proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used. · Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values. CCLS BENEFITS PACKAGE OVERVIEW: Work/Life Balance · 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week · Free wellness counseling & resources · Union protection for applicable positions Rewards for Dedication · Annual pay increases · Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff · Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff More than Base Pay · School Loan Assistance up to $500/month · Bilingual Pay up to $90/month · Home internet reimbursement of $25/month · CCLS issued laptop & cell phone · CA State Bar dues paid in full · Mileage reimbursement Retirement Contribution · CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary: o Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed o Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed o Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed o Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed o Year 5+ - 5% of salary contributed Group Health Insurance · Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date · CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage · CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage o Long term disability & life insurance o Workers Compensation coverage Cash Out Options o Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request o OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards Computer Loan Fund · Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase State Bar Exam Leave & Loan · Protected leave for CA Bar Exam · Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees Department: Litigation/Advocacy Submission Deadline: 12/16/26 Job Location: Central California Legal Services (Main Branch) #J-18808-Ljbffr