Staff Attorney, Immigration Clinic

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA • 5h ago

ATTENTION: This position is full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible, and 1-year fixed-term with possible extension. All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position. Applications must be received by Friday, March 15, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the deadline.

The USC Gould School of Law Immigration Clinic is seeking applications for a full-time Staff Attorney position.

This position will be primarily responsible for managing the USC Student and Staff Immigrant Legal Assistance Center ("ILAC position") and handling a limited docket of removal defense cases. The staff attorney will work under the supervision of the co-directors of the Immigration Clinic.

The ILAC staff attorney will have primary responsibility for ILAC, the Student and Staff Immigrant Legal Assistance Center, which provides informational sessions, free legal consultations, brief service, pro per assistance, and pro bono referrals to USC students, staff, and their close family members regarding immigration issues. Common issues handled within ILAC include DACA renewal applications (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), TPS applications, crime victim visa applications, advice to individuals who are undocumented, advice to individuals facing removal proceedings, and other immigration issues or questions. The ILAC staff attorney will also handle a limited docket of Immigration Clinic removal cases and USCIS cases (distinct from ILAC matters) and will work with other staff attorneys and oversee and supervise law students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic as needed.

The Immigration Clinic represents clients before USCIS, the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Law students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic during the academic year represent clients in immigration court pursuant to EOIR and DHS student practice rules under the supervision of the co-directors and, when appropriate, staff attorneys.

Preferred Qualifications:

J.D. degree;

admission to and active California Bar license (attorneys admitted outside of California will be considered - but CA Bar membership is generally required for district court practice);

minimum of 1 year of experience practicing immigration law (newly admitted attorneys will be considered and are encouraged to apply);

experience with representation of clients before USCIS and or immigration courts (including as a law student or accredited representative);

strong case management skills;

strong interviewing and evaluation skills;

strong writing skills;

strong organizational skills;

ability to work independently.

fluency in Spanish.

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,304.04 - $80,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values (https://culturejourney.usc.edu/explore/unifying-values/) . Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

Minimum Education: J.D. Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Demonstrated experience providing legal guidance. Proven leadership ability. Practiced use of discretion and decision-making ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain deep and meaningful relationships with community members and outside agencies.

Similar Jobs

Patient Relations Specialist

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Front Desk Admin Support - Digestive Diseases, Santa Monica

UCLA Health • Santa Monica, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Description Major duties include but are not limited to: Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians, staff and patients within the assigned clinic. Assist in coordinating patient flow throughout the cl...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Gardena, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Dietitian (Clinical) for the Gardena VA Clinic as the primary site located in Gardena, CA. This position will also expand nutrition care across multiple cl...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Gardena, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

6h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Call Center Representative

Astrix Technology • Los Angeles County, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Medical Call Center Representative Medical Communication Los Angeles County, California, US Added - 09/02/2026 Apply for Job Provides administrative and scheduling support for a high volume of patients - both new/prospec...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Supply Chain Tech - Kinaxis Solution Architect/Consultant - Manager - Tech Consulting- Open Location

EY • Los Angeles, CA • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY...

7h ago

Go to Apply

CNA Patient Care Assistant

Dignity Health • Glendale, CA • 16h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary and Responsibilities Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center is searching for an exceptional CNA Patient Care Assistant to join our Telemetry Department. Are you a compassionate and driven individual w...

16h ago

Go to Apply

Clinical Lab Scientist

Dignity Health • Northridge, CA • 16h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary and Responsibilities Join Our Microbiology Team (Per Diem AM Shift)! Are you a skilled CLS or Limited License Microbiologist with a passion for uncovering microbial mysteries? Do you thrive in a dynamic lab e...

16h ago

Go to Apply

IT Analyst, Laboratory Systems - Lab IT - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Information System Manager, the IT Analyst for Laboratory Systems, will work with external vendors, system owners, community partners, contractors and Health Science Campus leaders...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Now Hiring Full Time Customer Service Representative for VCA Rossmoor El Dorado Animal Hospital in beautiful Los Alamitos CA

VCA Animal Hospitals • Los Alamitos, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

At VCA, we know that we couldn't have grown into the company we are today without all of our hardworking, talented Associates! We value all our Associates and we want you to stick around. Career growth and professional d...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.