The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) located in Washington, D.C. has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney position. The APALRC is looking for an energetic attorney who is committed to advancing social justice through the use of legal tools. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the attorney will provide legal assistance to low-income Asian Americans with limited English proficiency in Maryland. The Staff Attorney is expected to develop knowledge in a range of substantive legal areas and will specialize in family and immigration law practice. The attorney will work with other members of the legal team to implement the overall legal services program of the APALRC.
- 0-2 years of experience in the practice of law.
- Licensed to practice law in Maryland required. Out-of-State attorneys must be able and available to take the next scheduled bar examination following date of employment.
- Demonstrated commitment in public interest law and social justice advocacy, and experience in family and immigration law practice in a legal services setting highly desirable.
- Experience working with immigrants, low-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Asian immigrant groups a plus.
- Fluency in an Asian language, particularly Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi or Urdu strongly preferred.
Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and work experience, along with a résumé, brief writing sample (5-10 pages), and three professional references to [email protected] or by mail at Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, 1012 14th Street, N.W. Suite 450, Washington, DC 20005. Application closing date is March 12, 2016. No telephone inquiries, please.