Immigration Staff Attorney

Make the Road•White Plains, NY

2d•$82,500 - $89,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Staff Attorney to join our dynamic immigration team to provide legal representation and support to community members. As a member of our immigration practice, the Staff Attorney will work on a broad range of cases—including removal defense and other affirmative matters (such as, but not limited to, complex U/T visas and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases). MRNY staff are hybrid and required to be in-person at least 3 days per week in the office. The position is based in our White Plains, Westchester office. This position is included in a Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the US
J.D. required
At least 2 years of immigration legal practice experience. Any applicant who has been practicing in the field for at least five years post-Juris Doctor will be considered for the role of “Senior Staff Attorney.”
Admission (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in New York State or the possibility of waiving into the state.
Spanish language proficiency.
Experience with populations that make up major portions of Make the Road’s membership – such as documented and undocumented immigrants, individuals facing domestic violence, members of TGNCIQ communities, those who have experienced the criminal legal system, and youth.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Be highly professional and team oriented
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure
Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, and using a database (ideally Salesforce)
Ability to work some evenings or weekends as required
High level of accountability and initiative; eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole

Responsibilities

Providing individualized assistance and representation to clients in immigration proceedings or otherwise requiring legal assistance in such matters. The Staff Attorney is expected to provide such legal representation and assistance in cases involving, but not limited to, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, U/T Nonimmigrant Status, and Cancellation of Removal, including representing individuals in immigration, family and federal district court.
Contribute to the work of our general immigration practice through sharing knowledge and collaboration.
Assisting in community education efforts, including through the creation of written materials, KYR presentations, and popular education workshops.
Supporting MRNY members and organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support.
Participating in team and department meetings; meetings with external partners; and assisting with tracking and highlighting cases as necessary for development and grant reporting.
Continuous learning regarding movement lawyering (theory and application) as well as other critical concepts that underscore our organizational approach to building power, such as racialized capitalism.