The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney/Clinical Supervisor to represent low-income immigrants with a wide variety of immigration matters and to train and supervise law student interns. The ideal candidate is an excellent advocate with strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills who works well in a fast-paced collaborative environment, has experience providing immigration services to low-income people, and is committed to training and mentoring the next generation of legal advocates and furthering the mission for social justice.
EBCLC is a non-profit legal services organization and the community-based clinical program for Berkeley Law School, committed to increasing justice through education and advocacy. Since its founding in 1988, EBCLC has grown to be the largest provider of free legal services in Alameda County and one of the largest clinical programs in the country. With 45 staff, 150 law students, and a $4 million annual budget, EBCLC provides multimodal, collaborative, and holistic services through legal information, referrals, limited-scope services, and representation to over 5,000 clients yearly, and engages in impact litigation and policy advocacy that impacts thousands more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Represent low-income immigrants on wide variety of immigration matters before the Immigration Court, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including deportation defense, political asylum, U visas, VAWA, SIJS, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, immigration effects of criminal convictions, legal issues for detainees, and naturalization
Teach, train, and supervise law students, legal fellows, and volunteer attorneys, including substantive law and skills training, regular individual and group case reviews, and day-to-day monitoring of individual work
Work collaboratively with other attorneys at EBCLC to provide holistic, wrap-around services addressing the root issues of poverty
Conduct outreach and immigration rights presentations in the community
Participate in collaborative partnerships with other community and legal services organizations providing similar services
Complete administrative tasks, such as those related to grant management and reporting
Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. required, member of the California State Bar in good standing
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing immigration legal services
Ability to manage a demanding case-load; excellent time-management, priority-setting, and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, immigrants, non-English speakers, people with mental disabilities, people experiencing domestic violence, law students, service providers, government employees, community partners, elected officials, and law school faculty
Great interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Experience with, or strong interest in, law student supervision and training
Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills required
Salary:
This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position, with a minimum starting annual salary of $56,050. EBCLC offers a generous benefits package including 100% employer-funded medical, dental, and vision plans (including dependent coverage), and paid time off.
Application Procedures:
Submit applications by email to jobs@ebclc.org; by mail to East Bay Community Law Center, 2921 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703; or by fax to (510) 548-2566. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and names/contact information for two professional references. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, February 19, 2016. EBCLC will review applications on a rolling basis and may schedule interviews before the closing date.
EBCLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff and providing culturally competent services. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups, including individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system, people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.