Staff Attorney I, Immigration/ Kinship Care - LAUSD Partnership

Job description

Description For nearly 50 years, Bet Tzedek has been committed to providing free legal services to those who need them most. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek is seeking a determined, organized and zealous advocate to provide education and representation, meeting children where they are – at school. This role will serve in Bet Tzedek’s Partnership with LA Unified School District (LAUSD). The underlying mission of this position is to continue to develop our budding partnership with the LAUSD as a means of ensuring that undocumented children have access to justice and representation in their immigration matters. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek’s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations. Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Maintain a regular physical presence on select LAUSD campuses. · Grow school community members’ awareness of on-campus legal services resources. · Provide education through presentations and workshops on legal rights & op...