Staff Attorney

at  Catholic Charities of LA

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at www.esperanza-la.org.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in a second language such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, or Mayan Dialect;
• Experience working with vulnerable client populations, such as with children, families, or clients with mental health issues; and
• Experience in community outreach and/or public speaking.
  C Location: Hybrid

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 15 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Active bar admission or awaiting bar results (California state bar preferred, but no

Esperanza seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work primarily in our Representation Program, assisting detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings.
The Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases under the supervision of a Managing Attorney. Representation will include applying for relief such as Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Cancellation of Removal, as well as contesting deportation with innovative legal theories.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Active bar admission or awaiting bar results (California state bar preferred, but not

required).

• Experience (including internships) in the legal setting (preferably in immigration and/or

public interest law).

• Strong organizational, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills

required.

• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.
• Willingness to be a team-player with an attitude and aptitude for collaboration; and
• Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.