Staff Attorney

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney to join their team. This role involves providing consultations on immigration-related issues and application assistance at the immigration center, with a primary focus on naturalization and family-based immigration law. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements

J.D. and State Bar admission
Excellent communications, interpersonal, writing and legal writing skills; customer service focus
Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in order to further the mission of CCN
Willingness to work on weekends and/or occasional evenings

Nice To Haves

Some immigration experience and/or passion about immigrant issues preferred
Second language requirement is preferred
Excellent supervisory skills including the ability to oversee and guide the work product and professional development of staff and volunteers
Ability to work in an open environment with limited privacy

Responsibilities

Counsels participants on immigration law and related issues
Assists participants in the completion and review of immigration application/petitions
Reviews and authorizes release of applications and petitions completed by paralegal staff
Ensures that staff and volunteers are complying with work policies and procedures
Conducts immigration workshops and seminars to benefit staff, participants, and targeted communities
Interprets immigration laws, rulings, and regulations for staff and community partners
Analyzes complex immigration case types e.g. criminal convictions and fraud
Ensures data and reports are compiled on the services rendered
Reports regularly to the Executive Director on the provision of services and outreach to the community