Staff Attorney- College Legal Services

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Staff Attorney - College Legal Services
### Job Title: Staff Attorney

The Staff Attorney position at College Legal Services is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $68,000 - $76,000 depending on experience. This role is part of the Legal Department and reports to the Supervising Attorneys and Managing Attorney. The Staff Attorney will provide legal services at California State Universities and/or community colleges, CARECEN offices, and other offsite locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

### Job Requirements/Essential Functions
* Conduct and review client intakes for immigration relief at California State Universities and/or community colleges and as-needed at CARECEN and other sites.
* Prepare a variety of immigration cases including representing applicants before USCIS and EOIR Immigration Court.
* Assign and review casework to legal support staff including paralegals and administrative assistants.
* Conduct presentations, workshops and other community education activities, including at California State Universities and/or community colleges and offsite locations.
* Other duties as assigned by organization.

### Required Skills/Qualifications
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* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
* 2 years of substantive experience in immigration law preferred
* Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals of organization
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Commitment to working in a diverse professional environment
* Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
* Must be willing to conduct community education and workshops
* The position will involve some evening and weekend work

### Classification and Work Schedule
The position is a full-time exempt position. Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with flexibility required based on the needs of the organization. The normal workweek for this full-time exempt position is 35 hours, but a greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position. Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation, compensatory time off, or additional compensation beyond the salary assigned to the position.

### Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. The position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Work is performed in a variety of work settings, including organization's offices, workspace provided by others (including California State Universities and/or community colleges), libraries and other government facilities, among others.

### Travel Requirements
The Staff Attorney must have the ability to travel to different California State Universities and/or community colleges, CARECEN offices, and other offsite locations. Work may comprise up to 50% of travel time. Mileage reimbursement is available. Ability to drive with a valid CA license and a registered vehicle is preferred.

### Benefits
The organization offers a generous benefits package that has medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan are also available. Paid time off is also provided.

### Application Deadline
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

### To Apply
Please email cover letter, resume, at least three references to . Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The organization will not consider applications through legal recruiting/staffing agencies. No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal recruiters please.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Supplemental insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Paid time off

English/Spanish

Law degree and active bar (California preferred), Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, 2 years of substantive experience in immigration law preferred, Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals of CARECEN, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Commitment to working in a diverse professional environment, Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, Must be willing to conduct community education and workshops

Law degree

Email cover letter, resume, at least three references to

Qualification and Experience Law degree and active bar (California preferred)

Legal