The Public Law Center (PLC)’s Immigration Unit is seeking an energetic, passionate advocate to join our team in fighting for justice for Orange County’s immigrant communities through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering.
PLC’s Immigration Unit provides fearless direct legal representation to, in addition to coordinating and supervising pro bono representation for, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, persecution and other crimes (U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, asylum, and adjustment of status); children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status); young people who arrived as children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. Citizenship (naturalization); and for immigrants in Immigration Court proceedings (both detained and non-detained removal defense).
The funding for this position is time limited and expires in March 2025. Employment beyond this date is not guaranteed.
What you'll do:
Handle a caseload of primarily removal defense cases, and affirmative relief cases
Participate in collaborative advocacy efforts in coalition with other legal service providers and community partners
Oversee volunteer pro bono attorneys and law students through training, technical support, and general supervision
Participate in immigration legal clinics, workshops, and community education presentations (may include occasional evening or weekend work)
Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
Part-time position, 20-30 hours per week. Hybrid work schedule requiring 1-2 days per week in the office
Active membership in the California State Bar/Bar Membership pending or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program
Bilingual English/Spanish or other language strongly preferred
1-3 years experience in immigration law preferred, including case preparation, client interviewing, and client representation before USCIS and/or EOIR
Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences
Ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team
Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver’s License, insurance, and good driving record; travel throughout Orange County and neighboring counties will be necessary, including to courts located in Santa Ana, Orange, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, and Adelanto, CA
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