Description:
About the Position:Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, A Frontline Law Firm for Low-Income People in Los Angeles is the place for you!
The Immigration Access Workgroup assists and represents undocumented survivors of domestic violence, torture, human trafficking, and other serious abuse in removal proceedings and before USCIS and represents individuals before USCIS to become U.S. Citizens.
A Frontline Law Firm for Low-Income People in Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for the position of Law Clerk.
Qualifications:
- Position open to law students/grads, paralegals, paralegal students and undergraduates;
- Spanish or Khmer language skills highly preferred, but not Capacity in any other second language may be a plus in assisting persons from other language groups;
- Attention to detail and dependable;
- Experience or interest in working with immigrants; and
- Prior experience completing S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms a plus.
Examples of Duties:
- Client intake and screening;
- Gather information needed to complete S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms;
- Assist with naturalization workshops as needed;
- Provide support to Naturalization Project by scanning/uploading documents into client files;
- Contact clients to confirm upcoming appointments for biometrics, interviews and oath ceremonies;
- Prepare applications and Declarations (when applicable) under attorney supervision for immigration matters involving Naturalization, VAWA, T and U-Visa forms of relief;
- Update file docket sheets; and
- Occasional travel to other A Frontline Law Firm for Low-Income People in Los Angeles offices to conduct client interviews.
