Immigration - General Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

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Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Immigration - General Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience Level: Minimum 1 year litigation experience
Salary: $73, - $80, per year
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Legal Department

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Home office stipend
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources

Key Responsibilities:
- Substantively contribute to all stages of impact litigation, including drafting legal briefs and participating in oral argument.
- Conduct research on novel legal issues and draft thorough research memos.
- Engage in JAC legal projects, including improving the legal status of DACA recipients.
- Represent JAC and clients in conferences and oral arguments.
- Develop relationships with clients and potential plaintiffs to amplify their stories.
- Manage, supervise, and mentor additional staff.
- Collaborate with pro bono counsel, co-counsel, and plaintiff organizations.
- Serve as a JAC spokesperson and present on various topics.
- Contribute to JAC's vision and strategy for combining litigation and storytelling.
- Commit to working collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and co-counsel.
- Engage with movement partners to support directly impacted leaders.
- Commit to best practices for equity, diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Qualifications:
- . from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to at least one state bar.
- Minimum 1 year of litigation experience, federal clerkships qualify.
- Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice.
- Strong legal writing and research skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly collaborative and flexible.
- Commitment to best practices for equity, diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
- Prior experience working on behalf of immigrants or marginalized communities is a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- 100% remote position.
- Must reside and work in the United States.
- Occasional out-of-state travel required.

What We Offer:
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 100% employer paid life and AD&D insurance.
- 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Sick time and vacation time.
- Summer Fridays (Every other Friday off between Memorial Day & Labor Day).
- Monthly wellness stipend.
- Home office stipend.
- 401K employer contribution of 3%.

Ready to Apply?
- Submit a cover letter and resume.
- In your cover letter, include your pronouns, expected work location, and languages spoken.
- Share how your qualifications will advance JAC's mission.
- If you don't meet all requirements, explain why you should be considered.

JAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from marginalized communities to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process. This is a remote position.

**Members Only** - Staff Attorney: Fighting for Immigrant Justice and Inclusion
H1: Join JAC as a Staff Attorney and Fight for Immigrant Justice and Inclusion
H2: Impact Litigation, Research, and Advocacy for Immigrant Communities

Apr 13, 2025
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