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Van Der Hout LLP

Law Clerk

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Applicants should have completed their second year of law school and have relevant clinic or work experience. * Completion of an Immigration Law course, prior immigration law experience, or ...

Loyola Marymount University

$87 - $118/hr

The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) at Loyola Law School seeks a Clinical Supervising Attorney to help lead and expand our innovative immigration legal services and student training programs ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for immigration law clinic in the United States is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Immigration Law Clinic is a program, typically affiliated with a law school or legal aid organization, where law students and supervised attorneys provide legal assistance to individuals dealing with immigration issues. These clinics offer free or low-cost legal services such as help with visas, asylum, deportation defense, and citizenship applications. They also serve as a practical training ground for future lawyers, allowing them to gain hands-on experience while supporting underserved communities. Clients benefit from high-quality legal support, and students develop critical legal and advocacy skills.

What types of cases and clients can I expect to work with at an immigration law clinic?

At an Immigration Law Clinic, you will typically assist clients from diverse backgrounds who are seeking help with matters such as asylum, family-based petitions, DACA, deportation defense, and naturalization. Clients often face urgent and complex legal challenges, so you may work on a variety of cases, each with unique cultural and legal considerations. Collaboration with supervising attorneys, other students, and community organizations is common, and you can expect to gain hands-on experience in client interviewing, legal research, and court or administrative hearings. This environment offers valuable opportunities to develop both legal skills and cultural competence while making a significant impact on clients’ lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an immigration law clinic, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Immigration Law Clinic, you need a solid understanding of immigration law, legal research, and case management, typically supported by a law degree or relevant legal education. Familiarity with case management software, legal databases like LexisNexis or Westlaw, and government filing systems is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients from diverse backgrounds are highly valued. These skills enable practitioners to efficiently advocate for clients, manage complex cases, and navigate evolving legal frameworks in a high-stakes environment.
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Immigration Attorney, International House

Immigration Advocates Network

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Immigration Attorney Position

International House, a Charlotte based non-profit organization, is seeking to hire an Immigration Attorney to join our Immigration Law Clinic. The Clinic, currently staffed by two attorneys, one DOJ-accredited paralegal, and a legal clinic specialist, provides representation to refugees, asylees, and other low-income immigrants in family immigration and naturalization matters in the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent eligible clients before US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Immigration Court, and in federal and state courts in immigration-related cases
  • Conduct initial consultations, draft required forms, assemble cases for filing
  • Monitor status of cases and communicate with USCIS and clients regarding status
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members to evaluate, troubleshoot, and monitor cases
  • Participate in weekly case conferences with supervising attorney
  • Maintain Clinic specific databases and perform necessary administrative tasks (including, but not limited to, Clinic calendar maintenance, tracking of important deadlines, USCIS interviews, court hearings, etc.)
  • Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and legal interns
  • Participate in administrative and logistical aspects of any events scheduled by the Clinic
  • In the absence of the supervising attorney, provide guidance and supervision to paid and volunteer staff in case representation matters
  • Participate in development and public relations activities of Program with International House development and communications staff
  • Act as a representative of International House and liaison to appropriate community partners, as needed
  • Participate and provide leadership in professional meetings, seminars, and associations
  • Provide outreach information to the international community and to agencies working with the international community
  • Coordinate with other related International House programs (e.g., Education)
  • Assist in other administrative and program development duties.

Qualifications:

  • Bar admission required, with North Carolina Bar admission preferred
  • Experience practicing immigration law preferred, but not required
  • Committed to the needs of the underserved immigrant community and passionate about immigrant rights
  • Experience working cross-culturally or with multiple ethnic groups
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical, writing, communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, clients, and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also excel independently
  • Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email the following to jheld@ihclt.org:

  • (1) resume
  • (2) detailed letter including:
  • (a) your qualifications for the position,
  • (b) why you are interested in this specific position and in International House, and
  • (c) a description of your experience with immigrants and low-income people;
  • (3) names and telephone numbers of three references.
  • (4) school transcripts
  • (5) writing sample

Please, no phone calls.

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