Founded in 1998, HarborCOV provides a variety of free and trauma informed services to Domestic Violence survivors and their families. HarborCOV specializes in serving survivors who face additional barriers, such as language, culture and economic, by working to create connections to the supports survivors need to rebuild their lives through a continuum of options. With a commitment to social and economic justice, HarborCOV takes a comprehensive approach to addressing violence within the context of family, culture, and community.
The Immigration Attorney coordinates and oversees immigration legal services at HarborCOV. Responsibilities include supervising HarborCOV’s Department of Justice Accredited Representatives, providing direct representation to survivors of domestic violence, conducting community outreach and education, and collaborating with community partners. The Immigration Attorney will carry out based on an understanding of culturally competent, strength-based strategies within a social justice framework.
REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and admission to Massachusetts Bar
- At least 4 years of immigration law experience, with above-average knowledge of immigration relief for survivors of abuse (such as VAWA, U/T visas, and I-751s)
- Experience working with immigrant communities and/or survivors of domestic and sexual violence and trauma
- Effective group facilitation and public-speaking skills
- Ability to develop and maintain community collaborations relevant to immigration advocacy
- Effective, supportive and anti-oppressive supervision skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA
- Supervise Immigration team, which currently includes an advocate and attorney
- Maintain DOJ Recognition and assist advocates in applying for Accreditation
- Prepare and facilitate in-house workshops for HarborCOV staff and clients
- Prepare and facilitate legal education for community members and partner organizations
- Recruit and coordinate pro bono partnerships
- Attend relevant coalition meetings on behalf of HarborCOV
- Record accurate data on services and client progress in organizational data management system
- Contribute to grant proposals and reports
HOURS: 35 hours a week. Hybrid schedule with some in person days required at our office in Chelsea, MA. Option to have a 4-day work week.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience. Current benefits include comprehensive health plan (including vision and dental), 401(k) with optional employee contributions, 12 holidays, and separate vacation, personal, and sick, time.
ABOUT HARBORCOV: HarborCOV is a non-profit agency that provides advocacy, support, and emergency services to individual and families that have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Our organization specializes in serving survivors who face linguistic, cultural, and economic barriers, by working to create connections to the supports survivors need to rebuild their lives through a continuum of options. With a commitment to social and economic justice, HarborCOV takes a comprehensive approach to addressing violence within the context of family, culture, and community.
Send cover letter & résumé to:
P.O. Box 505754
Chelsea, MA 02150
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Fax 617-884-9929
No phone calls.
About HarborCOV
Harbor Communities Overcoming Violence (HarborCOV) is an innovative nonprofit organization that offers culturally relevant emergency and longer-term resources, and affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children, while educating the public about the causes and consequences of domestic violence.
HarborCOV values diverse life experience and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. People who are bilingual/bicultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities and/or identifying as LGBQT are strongly encouraged to apply.