Immigration Attorney in New York City, NY

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Civil Practice Staff Attorney-Immigration (Youth) DUTIES: Screen and provide direct representation to immigrant youth in removal proceedings in Immigration Court and Family Court. Attorney will also handle some affirmative cases. Appear in Family court in all five boroughs of the City of New York and in surrounding counties, including but not limited to Suffolk and Nassau counties, to obtain predicate orders for special immigrant juvenile status. Build on existing relationships with the Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice staff attorneys and others to meet the needs of undocumented youth in foster care. Conduct forums and workshops in immigrant communities and public schools on immigration issues. Provide regular trainings to advocates throughout the City and in Family and Immigration Courts. Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: Admission to the New York State Bar. 2+ years’ experience as a practicing lawyer. Experience working with children preferred. Experience working in immigration law preferred. Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy and organizational skills. Interest in developing new approaches to representing immigrant children with immigration issues. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team and handle a full caseload. Ability to work with pro bono attorneys, advocates and child welfare workers. Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is highly desirable.
Posting End Date-11:59 pm EST Jun 27, 2019

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