Staff Attorney - Immigration Impact Unit

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The following attributes are required for the position of Staff Attorney:

• Must be eligible to practice law either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction and be qualified to practice federal immigration law;
• Access to an automobile to travel to courts, clients, and detention centers that are not easily accessed by public transportation; and,
• Access to home Internet sufficient to work remotely.

• Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low‑income population;
• A demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons;
• Relevant clinical program, internship, or work experience strongly preferred;
• Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills;
• Applicants must be creative, flexible, and highly motivated;
• Applicants must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and manage a difficult area of practice;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure;
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships;
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect; and,
• Proficiency in language(s) other than English preferred.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.

Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow‑Huang, at

All applicants must apply directly through the CPCS iCIMS website. If you apply through Mass Careers and do not complete the CPCS iCIMS application, you will not be considered for this position. Please use the following link to apply (cut and paste into your browser if the embedded link does not work):

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Duties of Staff Attorneys include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high‑quality, client‑centered representation for detained and non‑detained noncitizens in removal proceedings in immigration courts, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in Federal Court;
• Representing non‑detained clients released on bond;
• Engaging in affirmative litigation;
• Working collaboratively with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners;
• Maintaining a full caseload of clients;
• Maintaining, organizing, and updating case files and case‑management database;
• Participating in ongoing training provided through MACI;
• Participating in regularly scheduled MACI team meetings to discuss individual cases, systemic concerns, and other topics as determined by supervisors;
• Participating in regular supervision meetings; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Courage
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community‑oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as挑战。