University of Southern California
Staff Attorney, Immigration Clinic
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
Staff Attorney, Immigration Clinic – Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, California. ATTENTION : This is a 1-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position. Applications must be received by Friday, October 3, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline. Responsibilities
Handle Immigration Clinic removal defense and USCIS cases and provide support for the La Linterna pediatric medical-legal clinic jointly sponsored by the Immigration Clinic, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and AltaMed. Represent clients before USCIS, the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Work in the Immigration Clinic’s office on USC’s University Park Campus and on La Linterna clinic days at an AltaMed clinic or CHLA. Manage a personal docket of cases and collaborate with other staff attorneys, the co-directors, and law students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic. Handle common legal matters including removal defense, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) applications (including state court and USCIS components), and U-visa for crime victims. Qualifications
J.D. degree Admission to and active California Bar license 1 year of experience practicing immigration law Experience representing clients before USCIS and/or the immigration courts Strong case management, interviewing, evaluation, writing, and organizational skills Ability to work independently Fluency in Spanish Experience with SIJS applications Experience representing clients before the Superior Court (Family Law and/or Probate divisions) Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 – $75,960.00. Benefits and perks are described by the university and include a range of programs and resources. Additional Information
The Gould School of Law (Gould) emphasizes USC’s Unifying Values and is committed to maintaining a community where everyone can live, work, and learn with dignity and equal opportunity. Minimum Education: J.D. • Minimum Experience: 3 years • Minimum Field of Expertise: Demonstrated experience providing legal guidance; leadership; discretion; excellent written and oral communication; ability to build relationships with community members and outside agencies. Req: 20167283 – Posted Date: 09/09/2025
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Staff Attorney, Immigration Clinic – Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, California. ATTENTION : This is a 1-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position. Applications must be received by Friday, October 3, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline. Responsibilities
Handle Immigration Clinic removal defense and USCIS cases and provide support for the La Linterna pediatric medical-legal clinic jointly sponsored by the Immigration Clinic, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and AltaMed. Represent clients before USCIS, the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Work in the Immigration Clinic’s office on USC’s University Park Campus and on La Linterna clinic days at an AltaMed clinic or CHLA. Manage a personal docket of cases and collaborate with other staff attorneys, the co-directors, and law students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic. Handle common legal matters including removal defense, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) applications (including state court and USCIS components), and U-visa for crime victims. Qualifications
J.D. degree Admission to and active California Bar license 1 year of experience practicing immigration law Experience representing clients before USCIS and/or the immigration courts Strong case management, interviewing, evaluation, writing, and organizational skills Ability to work independently Fluency in Spanish Experience with SIJS applications Experience representing clients before the Superior Court (Family Law and/or Probate divisions) Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 – $75,960.00. Benefits and perks are described by the university and include a range of programs and resources. Additional Information
The Gould School of Law (Gould) emphasizes USC’s Unifying Values and is committed to maintaining a community where everyone can live, work, and learn with dignity and equal opportunity. Minimum Education: J.D. • Minimum Experience: 3 years • Minimum Field of Expertise: Demonstrated experience providing legal guidance; leadership; discretion; excellent written and oral communication; ability to build relationships with community members and outside agencies. Req: 20167283 – Posted Date: 09/09/2025
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