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Immigration Attorney

Description: 

Legal Aid Society has an opening for a VOCA Immigration Attorney. Position may be located in any of our eight offices: Nashville, Gallatin, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Tullahoma, Murfreesboro or Oak Ridge. This attorney will provide legal representation and advice to immigrant victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual trauma, and stalking under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. Territory covers the 48 county Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands service area.  As a part of a holistic approach, representation may include administrative advocacy and community education for clients in accordance with program guidelines and priorities and the Code of Professional Responsibility. 

This position will carry a caseload and will be responsible for providing assistance within the Immigration Unit and for providing necessary information as needed by the Immigration Lead Attorney, as spelled out in the grant contract. This position is funded in full by a VOCA grant from OCJP and the attorney must adhere to goals and outcomes spelled out in the grant contract.

Salary: Dependent on experience.  Excellent benefits and loan forgiveness.     

Legal Aid Society has thirty-seven attorneys in eight offices in Middle and East Tennessee.  Its attorneys provide low-income people expert legal assistance at all levels of state and federal court.  Its staff includes national authorities in the fields of domestic violence, housing, consumer law, federal income taxation, health advocacy, nonprofit group representation, social security and special education.  For more information about LAS, visit www.las.org.  

 

Requirements: 

Qualifications:          

  • Must be licensed Attorney or law school graduate willing to take the Tennessee Bar exam.
  • Demonstrated interest in public interest law and the problems of disadvantaged communities.
  • Admitted to practice law in Tennessee.
  • Ability to relate to the needs of people of diverse backgrounds and adhere to confidentiality standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent relationship building, leadership and research skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and databases.  Ability to learn new computer skills.
  • Must have driver’s license and access to transportation.
  • Written and spoken bilingual skills a plus.
To Apply: 

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (with phone numbers).  No phone calls, please.  Send by mail or e-mail (in Word or PDF format) to:       

Hiring Manager

            Re: VOCA Immigration Attorney

            Legal Aid Society

            1321 Murfreesboro Rd, Suite 400

            Nashville, TN 37217

            e-mail: HR@las.org

 

Apply as soon as possible. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.         

 

2/11/2019

 

 

Information

Submission Deadline: 
May 14, 2019
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid Society
1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37217
United States
Phone: 615-780-7121