SENIOR LEGAL ADVOCATE, IMMIGRATION
Survivor Justice Center is seeking experienced Senior Legal Advocates (for both full-time
and temporary roles) with a strong commitment to public interest law and social justice
advocacy to provide litigation and case management support for a team of immigration
attorneys. Competitive candidates will have 3+ years of experience providing immigration
focused legal support and are preferably authorized by the Department of Justice as an
accredited representative. Job responsibilities include:
• Preparing correspondence, memoranda, legal forms and related attachments,
notices, declarations and other necessary legal forms under attorney supervision
• Preparing client evidence for court or other types of filing
• Conducting interviews and engaging in fact-gathering with clients
• Providing case-related information to clients
• Communicating with clients, law enforcement, and government agencies
• Performing legal research to assist attorneys as necessary, especially with requests
for evidence, motions, appeals and other complex matters
• Performing searches, retrieving documents and making copies of filings
• Translating documents from Spanish to English (and vice versa), and coordinating
with translators as needed to obtain translations and interpretation services
• Calendaring deadlines and events for client matters
• Faxing, scanning and mailing documents
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining accurate electronic files for clients
• Actively participating in team and all-staff meetings, taking leadership or training
initiative whenever possible
• Mentoring legal assistants and legal advocates by providing guidance, technical
assistance, and fostering professional growth through collaboration
• Serving as a leader and resource for legal assistants and advocates, sharing
knowledge, modeling professionalism, and promoting a positive organizational
culture through respectful communication and support for mission objectives
• Adhering to all SJC policies and procedures
• Other tasks and duties as assigned
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with a Certificate of Completion from a
paralegal program approved by the CA Bureau for Private Postsecondary and
Vocational Education
• 5+ years of experience providing legal support to an experienced attorney or, 3+
years if experience is directly related to SJC’s area of legal practice
• Knowledge of civil filing procedures and deadlines
• Familiarity with EOIR and USCIS forms and deadlines, especially those related to
VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, SIJS, and Adjustment of Status
• Willingness to complete the education and training requirements to become an
accredited Department of Justice representative (if not already accredited)
• Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy,
responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with people of
diverse backgrounds
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
and SharePoint
Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following
• Full or partial accreditation as a Department of Justice Representative
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law
• Experience and interest in working with low-income survivors of domestic violence,
sexual assault or human trafficking and/or immigrant populations
• Experience with high volume client or customer service
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Work will be performed in an office or remotely, at a workstation, and requires the
use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, telephones and postage
machines
• The position requires concentration on tasks while facing distractions
• This position requires applicants reside in Los Angeles County.
• This position requires attendance at meetings, both remote and in person, in and
outside SJC’s office located at 5301 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles
• This position requires the ability to work from and travel between SJC’s office and
other locations across Southern California to meet with clients, go to Court
locations, and attend required staff events
Salary and Benefits
The full-time Senior Legal Advocate position is a 35-hour/week, non-exempt position with a
hourly pay range of $34-38 per hour depending on experience and accreditation. The
Center offers a generous benefits package for full-time employees that includes: a 35-hour
workweek, generous paid vacation, sick leave and holiday time off, 100% employer-paid
medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees. Additional benefits
include: a 403(b) plan with matching, flexible savings accounts, and supplemental
insurance offerings. The Center is an eligible nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
To Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Marilyn Florentino at
marilyn@survivorjusticecenter.org. Please write “Senior Legal Advocate” in the email
subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position
is filled.
Survivor Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed (including religious dress and grooming
practices); denial of family and medical care leave; disability (including mental and physical
disability); marital status; medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics); genetic
information; military and veteran status; national origin (including language use restrictions); race
(including traits historically associated with race – which includes but is not limited to – hair texture
and protective hairstyles); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical
conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding); gender (including gender identity and
gender expression); sexual orientation; and any other characteristic protected by State or federal
law.