Staff Attorney

NYLAG•New York, NY

8d•$93,175 - $103,515

About The Position

New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated bilingual Staff Attorney for a full-time position representing individuals and families in applications for immigration relief. This position will work with a team of two attorneys and a paralegal through the Office for New Americans (ONA) to provide consultations, presentations, legal representation, and technical support for community-based organizations in Brooklyn/Queens and Manhattan/Bronx/Staten Island. The Staff Attorney will represent immigrants in administrative and removal proceedings before USCIS and the Immigration Courts, will organize and present at community events, will organize and conduct legal clinics and will provide on-site consultations at community-based organizations.

Requirements

J.D. required.
Admission to the New York or other state bar.
Fluency in Spanish or other language common to our client population other than English required.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience working on immigration matters.
Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public.
Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals.
Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities and social justice.
Experience working with survivors of trauma.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive client consultations to screen and advise clients regarding their eligibility for immigration relief.
Provide client-centered, trauma informed direct immigration legal services, including interview clients and witnesses, prepare forms, affidavits, and other supporting documents to submit to USCIS or the Immigration Court.
Represent immigrants in at USCIS and Immigration Court Proceedings.
Coordinate outreach to community organizations and provide group presentations to advise potential clients of their legal rights and entitlements and to educate community partners.
Train the staff of partner organizations on immigration related issues.
Organize and conduct legal immigration clinics.
Travel through the different parts of the city to meet with clients and conduct consultations and attend community events.
Collaborate with pro bono and volunteers to expand access to immigration services.
Maintain case files, track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up, and update case management system.