USC Gould School of Law is seeking applications for a staff attorney for temporary six-month full-time position.
The temporary position would be available from December 2023 to June 2024.
The staff attorney would be responsible for providing support for USC Student and Staff Immigrant Legal Assistance Project which provides informational sessions, free legal consultation, brief service, pro per assistance, and limited direct legal representation for certain USCIS application for USC students, staff, and close family members.
The staff attorney would work under the supervision of the co-directors of the Immigration Clinic.
Common issues handled include naturalization applications, DACA renewals, TPS applications, crime victim visa applications, work permit renewals, and advising individuals who are undocumented, and providing advice or referrals for other immigration issues.
Our ideal candidates have the following skills and experiences:
J.
D.
degree;
Admission to and active California Bar or other State license;
Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing immigration law;
ability to work independently;
ability to oversee and supervise staff and/or student administrative workers;
ability to interact and engage with wide range of persons, including advocacy organizations, community organizers, bar organizations, students, staff, faculty, and others;
ability to start working in the temporary position by mid-December or first week of January.
fluency in Spanish;
experience appearing in court or administrative hearings;
experience in leadership and supervision of others as a legal service provider.
Applications must be received by Nov.
27, 2023.
Applicants will be considered on a rotating basis and the position may be filled before the deadline.
The annual base salary range for this position is $69,944.
40 - $81,900.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.
usc.
edu/benefits-perks/
Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould).
Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.
At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.
Minimum Education: J.
D.
Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Demonstrated experience providing legal guidance.
Proven leadership ability.
Practiced use of discretion and decision-making ability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain deep and meaningful relationships with community members and outside agencies.
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