Call for Applications: Justice and Immigration Clinic (JIC) at the University of La Verne College of Law and Public Service

The Justice and Immigration Clinic (JIC) at the University of La Verne College of Law and Public Service was established in 2007 and provides pro bono immigration legal services to the local community. The Clinic is staffed by law students who represent clients under the supervision of the directing attorney. The JIC provides direct legal representation to survivors of violence in their applications for asylum, U visa, VAWA, and other humanitarian forms of relief.The JIC is seeking applications for a legal fellow for its newly funded Ontario City Legal Services Project (OCLSP). The OCLSP provides free legal immigration services to Ontario City residents who are low-income or indigent. Immigration services are limited to affirmative humanitarian applications such as VAWA, U visa, and T visas, as well as naturalization or citizenship applications.The legal fellow will work onsite from the JIC office on the CLPS campus in Ontario, CA, under the supervision of the JIC Director.  This is a 1-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding. Newly admitted attorneys will be considered and are encouraged to apply.Required Qualifications:

• J.D. degree
• Active California Bar license in good standing (attorneys admitted outside of California and in good standing will be considered)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing immigration law (OR law school clinic experience in immigration law)
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the immigrant community
• Culturally competent and trauma-informed interviewing skills
• Strong case management and organizational skills
• Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to collaborate with and supervise law students
• Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities:

• The legal fellow will be responsible for providing direct representation to Ontario City residents on applications before USCIS. Travel to local USCIS offices for interviews will be required.
• The fellow will instruct and oversee law students in the preparation and submission of legal cases.
• They will also conduct legal consultations and develop legal referral networks with neighboring legal services providers to expand access to counsel in the Inland Empire.
• They will also plan and present regular outreach presentations to Ontario City residents and provide training to community partners on immigration topics.
• They will participate in stakeholder meetings with legal service organizations and government agencies.
• They will be required to collect client data for grant reporting purposes and follow organizational and grant compliance policies and procedures.  
• Other assigned duties.

As an exempt, full-time employee, the legal fellow will be expected to work a minimum of 35 hours a week, and occasionally on evenings and weekends, as needed.How to apply: Interested candidates should apply at: University of La Verne Employment Opportunities | JIC Legal Fellow  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.Questions regarding this posting should be sent to JIC Director Krystal Rodriguez-Campos at [email protected]