IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

IMMIGRATION STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION AT LEGAL AID SERVICE OF BROWARD COUNTY

LASBC, a non-profit pro bono law firm, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Immigration Staff Attorney to join our team in Plantation, Florida. As a part of our interdisciplinary team, the attorney will provide immigration legal services to survivors of crimes, with a focus on humanitarian-based immigration benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need and to work towards social, economic, and racial justice.

About Legal Aid Service of Broward County:

- Non-profit pro bono law firm in Southern Florida
- Committed to providing high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged
- Over 125 employees, including 50+ attorneys
- Mission to expand access to justice for all and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized

Job Description:

- Provide immigration consultations and know-your-rights presentations to immigrant communities
- Represent clients in various agencies, including immigration court, ICE, USCIS, and state and federal courts
- Handle a variety of immigration cases, focusing on humanitarian-based immigration benefits such as VAWA, U Visa, and asylum
- Engage with allied community organizations and participate in community education programs
- Prepare grant and billing reports

Qualifications:

- Active membership in a State Bar
- . degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in immigration law preferred
- Experience serving low-income communities is a plus
- Demonstrated capacity for sensitivity and empathy towards individuals who have survived traumatic experiences
- Ability to handle a large caseload and work effectively in a highly stressful environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
- Ability to work effectively across multiple teams
- Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus

Salary and Benefits:

- Exempt, full-time position with a competitive salary starting at $70,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments
- Opportunity for good work-life balance

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, and references to Macarena Santos at .

Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities.

Not specified

Health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave

Spanish or other languages preferred

Legal advice, representation, education, litigation, collaboration, advocacy, sensitivity, empathy, communication, time management, team work

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Send cover letter and resume to Macarena Santos at

Qualification and Experience Active membership in a State Bar, J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

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