Life Span
Immigration Staff Attorney or Accredited Representative
Life Span, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Duties:
The staff attorney or accredited representative will provide representation to victims of domestic violenceand/or sexual assaultin immigration matters, including VAWA Self -Petitions, Battered Spouse Waiver Cases, andU and T Visa Cases.Opportunities for community outreach and participation in systemic advocacy and policy reform included. Qualifications:
License to practice law in Illinois, or if not an attorney, willingness to apply for and maintain DOJ Accreditation and attend required trainings; If not a lawyer, prior experience working as an DOJ accredited representative is required; Experience working with domestic violence victims is preferred; Experience working on immigration matters; Public interest law experience and/or demonstrated commitment; Spanish, Polish or Arabic language skills at the bilingual level are strongly prioritized for this position. Location and Hours:
TheImmigration Attorney/Accredited Representative position is a full-time,40 hours per week position based in the Chicago Loop office. The office is a block from the CTA El station and also accessible via the Metra railway, Union Station & the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Hybrid Position:
This is a hybrid remote position following onboarding and completion of training. Compensation:
Life Span values staff as our most important resource, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits. Starting salary is $70,000 commensurate with experience. Bilingual staff may receive an additional $2,000 per year. Benefits include generous PTO and holidays, Summer Fridays, life/disability insurance; 403b plan, health, dental, vision insurance, pre‑tax public transit, FSA and DCA benefit plans. Loan Forgiveness Benefit:
Life Span is a qualifying employer for the federal PSLF program. To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to the hiring manager via email to hiring@life-span.org. If bilingual, please describe skill level. No Telephone Calls Please. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The staff attorney or accredited representative will provide representation to victims of domestic violenceand/or sexual assaultin immigration matters, including VAWA Self -Petitions, Battered Spouse Waiver Cases, andU and T Visa Cases.Opportunities for community outreach and participation in systemic advocacy and policy reform included. Qualifications:
License to practice law in Illinois, or if not an attorney, willingness to apply for and maintain DOJ Accreditation and attend required trainings; If not a lawyer, prior experience working as an DOJ accredited representative is required; Experience working with domestic violence victims is preferred; Experience working on immigration matters; Public interest law experience and/or demonstrated commitment; Spanish, Polish or Arabic language skills at the bilingual level are strongly prioritized for this position. Location and Hours:
TheImmigration Attorney/Accredited Representative position is a full-time,40 hours per week position based in the Chicago Loop office. The office is a block from the CTA El station and also accessible via the Metra railway, Union Station & the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Hybrid Position:
This is a hybrid remote position following onboarding and completion of training. Compensation:
Life Span values staff as our most important resource, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits. Starting salary is $70,000 commensurate with experience. Bilingual staff may receive an additional $2,000 per year. Benefits include generous PTO and holidays, Summer Fridays, life/disability insurance; 403b plan, health, dental, vision insurance, pre‑tax public transit, FSA and DCA benefit plans. Loan Forgiveness Benefit:
Life Span is a qualifying employer for the federal PSLF program. To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to the hiring manager via email to hiring@life-span.org. If bilingual, please describe skill level. No Telephone Calls Please. #J-18808-Ljbffr