Attorney – Immigration Access Workgroup

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Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. With more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, LAFLA provides free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safe, and self‑sufficiency.

Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self‑help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the front lines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long‑term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved.

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The Immigration Access Workgroup assists and represents undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings and before USCIS and represents individuals before USCIS to become U.S. Citizens.

• Active membership in the California State Bar;
• Removal defense experience a plus;
• Minimum one year of experience representing clients with various immigration applications (e.g., U Visa, VAWA, T Visa, asylum);
• A team-player that fosters cohesiveness and can also work independently;
• Knowledge of state and/or national‑level issues and activities affecting low‑income individuals in the area of immigration preferred;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team of paralegals and advocates;
• Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant communities and survivors of domestic violence;
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessitated by job duties to meet professional duties to clients;
• Bilingual Spanish required.

• Manage a diverse immigration‑related caseload which includes matters in immigration court;
• Participate in trainings to bolster learning and skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Supervise cases placed with pro‑bono attorneys;
• Develop appropriate outreach materials as needed and disseminate information about rights and benefits available to clients seeking immigration remedies;
• Mentor and supervise law students/volunteers;
• Conduct KYR presentations and speak at conferences as opportunities arise;
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney.

Please submit a cover letter and resume online to iawgjobs. Include “Attorney – Immigration Access Workgroup” in the subject line.

A one‑year probationary period will be required.

Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

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