Project Assistant, Immigration

Sanctuary For Families•Bronx, NY

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Assistant works at a Bronx Family Justice Center as part of Sanctuary for Families’ Immigration Intervention Project, which provides legal services to survivors of domestic violence, other forms of gender-based violence, and human trafficking. The role provides consultations and application assistance to immigrant survivors and collaborates with Family Justice Center partners to assist and empower clients. The project operates at five locations in New York City. The position is full-time, hourly/non-exempt, with a standard 35-hour workweek. The schedule is currently hybrid, and the employee must meet the job location’s in-person schedule obligation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
At least one year of experience working in immigration legal services.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Energy and commitment to Sanctuary’s mission of ending gender-based violence and human trafficking.
Deep understanding of, and ability to work well with, people from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct screening interviews with immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to assess eligibility for immigration status under U.S. immigration law.
Work with Family Justice Center attorneys to prepare and file immigration applications for clients.
Advocate for clients with city and state agencies and institutions on eligibility matters involving housing, education, and public benefits.
Translate legal documents.
Help clients prepare for interviews with local, state, and federal government agencies, and interpret during meetings when needed.
Collaborate with District Attorney’s Office staff and local law enforcement to assist immigrant survivors.
Prepare financial grant applications for eligible clients to support their economic self-sufficiency.
Prepare scholarship applications for eligible clients seeking to advance their education.
Refer clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside Sanctuary for Families.
Coordinate and conduct outreach events with or for community-based organizations and other community partners about immigration options for immigrant survivors.
Maintain accurate records of current and potential clients in an electronic database.
Perform administrative support services.
Mentor and train legal interns and volunteers.
Perform other project duties or special projects as directed by the Senior Staff Attorney, Director, or other senior-level attorneys in the same Family Justice Center.