Immigration Staff Attorney

We are looking for an Immigration Staff Attorney to join our team in Los Angeles!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) is the nation's largest legal and civil rights organization that advocates for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Founded in 1983, AJSOCAL supports over 15,000 individuals and organizations annually. AJSOCAL offers free legal help, engages in impact litigation, and advocates for policy change. Our services are open to individuals of all races and ethnicities, without restriction.

We provide supportive services for individuals wanting to start the immigration process through Family-Based Immigration, Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, the Violence Against Women Act, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T-Visa, and U-Visa. We also offer free citizenship workshops and resources to help with naturalization. Beyond immigration, we also lead community-centered initiatives such as the Asian Language Legal Intake Project (ALLIP), the Survivor and Family Empowerment (SAFE) Project, the Housing Preservation (HP) Program, and our Health Access Project (HAP).

Our Impact Litigation Team looks to create systemic change for our communities, while our Policy Team continues to shape laws and local practices that impact millions of Asian American and immigrant families across California.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Special opportunity to join a mission-driven team
• Flexible, hybrid work schedules
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement options through 403B and match

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. and active membership in California State Bar
• Minimum 1 year of immigration experience required
• Experience with EOIR proceedings and/or humanitarian relief (VAWA, U, T, asylum) strongly preferred