Job Title:
Long Term Temporary Attorney Position – Immigration Unit
Company/Organization:
Greater Boston Legal Services
Location:
Boston, MA
Position Details
Position Description:
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks a long term temp staff attorney for a period of eight months. The attorney will work in the Immigrant Unit and will represent clients in a variety of immigration matters including removal defense, defensive and affirmative asylum claims, special immigrant juvenile status petitions, VAWA self-petitions, “U” and “T” visas, and other immigration matters before the USCIS and EOIR.

GBLS is an AA/EO/Handicapped-accessible employer, committed to diversity in the workforce and regards differences as assets. Candidates should submit letter of interest and resume to: Sonia Marquez, Director of Human Resources, at Greater Boston Legal Services, via e-mail at jobs@gbls.org. Please refer to Job Code: Imm-Att when applying for this position. Applications deadline: October 15, 2017 or until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
Qualifications: GBLS is looking for an attorney with no more than 5 years of experience in immigration law, including asylum; experience working with immigrant clients from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and strong administrative skills. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred
Application Deadline
10/31/2017
Application Requirements
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Who should be contacted for further information on this opportunity?
Sonia Marquez
Email
jobs@gbls.org