Immigration Staff Attorney

Position Description 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. Position Description 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. Ccls Benefits Package Overview Work/Life Balance 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week 14.5 Paid Holidays 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: Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed 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 Low-Cost Plans for: Dental PPO & Vision Insurance Long term disability & life insurance Workers Compensation coverage Cash Out Options Vacation Cash Out: Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff): 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 Up to 8 weeks salary advance #J-18808-Ljbffr National Legal Aid & Defender Association