JFCS Immigration Legal Services
Immigrants come to Pittsburgh from all over the world, seeking a better life for their families and/or fleeing persecution and violence. However, navigating the myriad of local, state and federal immigration laws carries tremendous uncertainty, challenges and expense. As a JFCS employee, you can help stabilize the pathway to citizenship for immigrants.
The team at JFCS provides pro-bono legal services to immigrants to successfully navigate our complicated immigration system and eventually become US citizens. JFCS Immigration Legal Services works holistically with all other departments in the agency to ensure that people who are struggling get the range of assistance they need.
Position Summary:
This position works directly with staff attorneys and unaccompanied children to help file immigration applications that will allow children stay in the United States when possible.
Why you should apply
Every week we receive referrals requesting assistance for children living in our region and in removal proceedings. Without help, they will most likely be forced to depart the United States to unsafe situations. The work performed by the candidate in this position is key in helping the children achieve their goals. This candidate serves as a face of compassion and hope in the chaos and confusion of the immigration system.
About JFCS Pittsburgh:
In today’s world, it is important that your life’s work brings you value and purpose. By joining the team at JFCS, you will experience hands-on opportunities that directly help people in the Greater Pittsburgh region through life’s changes and challenges.
Proudly voted by JFCS employees as one of Pittsburgh’s best places to work for +10 years, our care and commitment to our employees and our clients is our top priority. We are looking for new employees who share our commitment to providing critical, high-quality services to the community.
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Bilingual in any language preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills . Be culturally competent and practice a trauma informed approach to working with children. Experience working in the legal field is helpful but not necessary. Experience working with children and general compassion towards immigrant children is paramount. Sensitivity to the needs of victims of trauma is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities: