Centro de Ayuda Legal para Inmigrantes (CALI) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing immigration legal services to the low-income community. We are seeking a motivated, experienced immigration attorney to join our organization.
Duties:
- Legal Services & Case Management: Conduct initial client intake/consultations and establish eligibility for immigration benefits. Provide full representation, brief service, and legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based petitions, DACA, waivers, U Visas, and naturalization.
- Maintain Legal Best Practices: Comply with CALI’s policies, procedures, and best practices for non-profit immigration law practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Advanced legal research and writing skills.
- Dedicated to providing high quality legal assistance and capable of handling complex legal immigration and naturalization issues on behalf of low-income clients.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail for forms completion.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple deadlines effectively.
- Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
Qualifications:
Education: J.D. from ABA certified law school
Certifications: Admission to any state bar (California strongly preferred.)
Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in immigration law assisting immigrants with family visa petitions, waivers, naturalization, and U Visas.
Language: Oral and written fluency in Spanish highly desired but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Immigration law: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
