Immigration Attorney

The Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM) seeks to hire an attorney to join its collaborative, passionate, and dynamic immigration unit located in downtown Brockton, MA. The immigration unit represents clients in a wide range of matters, including asylum, U and T visas, special immigrant juvenile cases, VAWA, TPS, DACA, removal defense, limited detained cases, and more. In addition to direct representation, the immigration unit provides community clinics and pro se assistance. The unit also engages in systemic advocacy and community outreach and education.

The Organization: JCSM is a subsidiary of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), the principal provider of free, civil legal aid to low-income residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. SCCLS’ core mission is to achieve justice for eligible clients through community-based advocacy. The organization prioritizes legal services in housing, public benefits, elder law, domestic relations, employment, education, immigration, and consumer matters. The organization has law offices in Hyannis, New Bedford, Fall River, and Brockton.

Responsibilities include:

Provide high quality legal representation and counsel;

Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues to evaluate and address the legal needs of the immigrant communities in the organization’s service area;

Conduct or participate in community education, outreach, engagement, and pro se clinics;

Identify and participate in systemic advocacy projects;

Engage in continuous learning in immigration law; and

Participate in other program activities to further organizational goals and mission.

Competencies/Qualifications:

Attorney admitted to the MA bar or eligible for admission in MA;

Demonstrated commitment to or experience working with diverse communities, including experience representing clients who have experienced poverty, trauma, or discrimination;

Strong organizational, time management, and case management skills;

Strong oral and written communication skills; strong legal research and writing skills; strong interpersonal skills;

Ability to be flexible and adaptable;

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;

Commitment to race equity, anti-racism, and economic justice in the workplace and in providing legal services

Proficiency or ability to learn legal case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite;

Fluency in a language reflecting our client populations preferred (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer); and

Prior immigration law experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salaries are based on a collective bargaining agreement scale starting at $72,500 with yearly standard increases, and an annual increment for demonstrated language skills. Generous benefits package includes health and dental with supplemental coverage, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 403(b), and loan forgiveness. Generous paid leave including sick, vacation, personal, and holidays.

Apply:

Submit: letter of interest, resume. and writing sample to: [email protected] with subject: Immigration Atty. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration apply by March 13, 2026.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,500.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brockton, MA 02301