PLC Legal Fellow – Immigration Unit

Organization Description:The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. Now in its 32nd year of service, PLC works with nearly 1,300 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise.

Qualifications:

• Admission to California Bar
• Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
• Relevant Law School course work and/or experience in immigration law
• Excellent computer and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus
• Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver's license, and good driving record
• Some to frequent evening and weekend work required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services to low income clients primarily in the area of naturalization. Other legal services could include: DACA, U visas, T visas, VAWA petitions, SIJS petitions, and asylum applications
• Organize and coordinate naturalization legal services for several community legal fairs held throughout Orange County
• Work closely with community partners on providing outreach and training on the naturalization process
• Provide training to pro bono attorneys and volunteers as needed
• Facilitate and expand law student involvement in pro bono
• Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
• Other duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance provided
• State and local Bar dues paid
• Collegial work environment

How to apply

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample (10 pages or less) and References to:jnoche@publiclawcenter.org