Staff Attorney- San Joaquin Valley

• Conduct in-person and webinar trainings on immigration law for attorneys and accredited representatives.
• Provide legal review and advice at immigration workshops, and case-specific technical assistance to nonprofit and pro bono attorneys.
• Participate in regional collaboratives and task forces to advance pro-immigrant efforts.
• Contribute to legal projects including writing, editing, and updating legal manuals and publications.

This role strengthens the ecosystem of organizations providing family-based affirmative and removal defense services in the San Joaquin Valley, directly supporting low-income noncitizens and advancing immigrant rights.

• Minimum 5 years of experience representing clients in general immigration law, including before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA.
• Broad knowledge of immigration law, removal defense, and federal court litigation.
• Excellent writing, editing, legal analysis, training, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish (speaking and writing) and current bar membership in good standing.

Competitive pay commensurate with experience; starting at $93,509.70 for 5 years out of law school. Excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, vacation/sick leave, retirement plan, annual professional development stipend of $2,500, annual wellness stipend of $2,500 (2024-2027), and sabbatical program (8 weeks after 5 years, 12 weeks after 10 years).

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a leading immigrant rights organization founded in 1979, dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering immigrants, community organizations, and legal practitioners to build a more just, inclusive, and democratic society.