Staff Attorney Immigration

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62 Main St
Brockton, MA 02301
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Justice Center Southeast MA
Street address: 
62 Main St
City: 
Brockton
State: 
Massachusetts
ZIP: 
02301
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

We need you now, more than ever!

The Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM), seeks to hire an attorney to join its collaborative, passionate, and dynamic immigration unit located in downtown Brockton, MA. The immigration unit represents clients in a wide-range of matters, including asylum, U and T visas, special immigrant juvenile cases, VAWA, TPS, DACA, removal defense, and more.
In addition to direct representation, the immigration unit provides community clinics and pro se assistance. The unit also engages in systemic advocacy and community outreach and education.
Responsibilities include:
 Provide high quality zealous legal representation and counsel;
 Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues to evaluate and address the legal needs of the growing immigrant communities in the organization’s service area;
 Conduct or participate in community education, outreach, engagement, and pro se clinics;
 Identify and participate in systemic advocacy projects;
 Engage in continuous learning in immigration law; and
 Participate in other program activities to further organizational goals and mission.

Requirements: 

Competencies/Qualifications:
 Attorney admitted to the MA bar or eligible for admission in MA;
 Demonstrated commitment to or experience working with diverse communities, including experience representing clients who have experienced poverty, trauma or discrimination;
 Strong organizational, time management, and case management skills;
 Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills;
 Ability to be flexible and adaptable;
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
 Commitment to race equity, anti-racism, and economic justice in the workplace and in providing legal services
Proficiency or ability to learn legal case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite;
 Fluency in a language reflecting our client populations preferred (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer); and
 Prior immigration law experience preferred

To apply: 

Apply: Submit: letter of interest, resume. and writing sample to: [email protected] with subject: Immigration Atty. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration apply by December 1, 2024

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.
Salary range: 
starting salary $72,500.00
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, December 1, 2024

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