Staff Attorney - 2003260

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York • New York, NY

19d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under a contract with the New York State Office of New Americans (ONA), the Legal Counsel provides direct legal services to residents of Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties and support to ONA Opportunity Centers in that service region. This position is specific to the ONA contract referenced herein.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor.
• Admission to a bar of any state and/or the District of Columbia; admission to the New York bar preferred.
• Bilingual in English and another language.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Experience giving public presentations to diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advise, counsel and represent individuals in general immigrant and non-immigrant status matters, including, but not limited to: family reunification (adjustment of status), visa extension and change of status, religious worker, naturalization, green card extension, travel/advance parole, consular processing, special adjustment relief (NACARA, HRIFA, Cuban Adjustment Act), etc.
• Advise, counsel and represent individuals in more specialized and complex immigration applications including, but not limited to: special juvenile immigrant petition, VAWA petitions, U and T visa applications, deferred action, inadmissibility waivers, etc
• Advise, counsel and represent individuals facing removal proceedings, including, but not limited to: cancellation of removal, asylum, bond hearings, post-order relief, etc.
• Provide support to ONA Opportunity Centers in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, including bi-monthly consultation days, responses to urgent referrals for consult and responses to immigration law questions.
• Provide trainings, community information sessions and Know-Your-Rights workshops throughout the service region; participate in legal clinics.
• Maintain and update case files and case management database.
• Compile monthly statistics and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree