Job Description
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a next-generation, social justice law firm that provides high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants in Southern California. Our staff is comprised of advocates and activists from the immigrant rights community who collectively have decades of experience fighting for the rights of immigrants in Southern California and beyond. Our organization was founded with the belief that no immigrant should be forced to go into court alone, and we see our universal representation programs for unaccompanied children and adults with serious mental disorders as a first step towards that goal. Learn more about us at www.immdef.org.
ImmDef seeks a talented and ambitious post graduate law clerk to work in a temporary capacity while awaiting results from the February 2022 California Bar Exam. The law clerk will work under the supervision of Managing Attorneys to defend unaccompanied children in removal proceedings. They will conduct research and write memoranda and briefs on novel legal issues, prepare for court hearings, work directly with clients and make appearances in Immigration Court. This is a rewarding and exciting position where the successful applicant will be engaged in cutting edge immigration litigation and receive training from immigration removal defense experts.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate and currently awaiting results from February 2022 California Bar Exam;
- Passion for social justice and immigrant rights;
- Interest or experience in immigration, family, and/or juvenile law preferred;
- Strong legal research and writing skills;
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred; and
- Enthusiasm for working at a progressive, start-up organization