Staff Attorney - Immigration Services

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Salary Range : $75,000 – $92,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

Staff Attorney – Immigration Services

Pars Equality Center

Location : Los Angeles, CA

FTE : 1.0 (Exempt)

As a member of the Pars Equality Center (Pars) Legal Team, the Staff Attorney will provide legal consultation and client representation, conduct community education, and engage in advocacy on community issues. The attorney will work closely with the Legal Director and other legal and social services staff to deliver high-quality, culturally competent legal services to immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles County.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultation, case preparation, and full representation to low-income clients filing affirmative immigration applications, including family-based and humanitarian petitions, waivers, U Visas, VAWA, Asylum, Naturalization, Consular Processing, and Adjustments of Status.
• Plan and conduct workshops, clinics, outreach activities, and information sessions for immigrants and community partners. Some events may occur in the evenings or on weekends.
• Track and maintain compliance with all grant deliverables. Prepare required narrative and statistical reports for funders, ensuring accuracy and timely data entry.
• Comply with Pars's policies, procedures, and legal practice standards, including confidentiality, fee collection, maintenance of client files, and compliance with nonprofit immigration law protocols.
• Assess client eligibility for services and fees, execute service contracts, and coordinate with administrative staff to ensure timely filing and payment.
• Participate in community meetings and coalitions, represent Pars at local events, and collaborate with other organizations and government partners to enhance immigrant services.
• Perform all other related tasks as assigned by the Legal Director or COO.

Qualifications

Workplace Ethics

All staff are expected to uphold Pars's mission to serve immigrant and refugee communities with dignity, integrity, and compassion, while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.

Compensation & Benefits

PARS EQUALITY CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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