Staff Attorney - Pro Bono

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Opportunity at Non-Profit Organization in Bronx, NY
H2: Join the Team at The Door's Legal Services Center

Overview:
- The Door is a youth development organization providing comprehensive services to nearly 11,000 young people in New York City each year.
- The Legal Services Center (LSC) offers direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing.
- The LSC's pro bono program partners with law firms to provide legal assistance and advocacy for youth.
- This position will focus on expanding the LSC's work at The Door's Bronx Youth Center and coordinating pro bono efforts.

Responsibilities:
- Represent young people in immigration matters, including SIJS, asylum, U Visas, and T Visas.
- Facilitate referrals to other services and collaborate with foster care agencies.
- Lead initiatives to advance youth rights and engage youth in the legal process.
- Assist with legal education efforts and maintain records for funding compliance.
- Supervise and mentor interns and volunteers and provide technical assistance to pro bono attorneys.
- Conduct trainings and support legal clinics.

Qualifications:
- . degree and admission to New York State Bar.
- At least 1 year of legal services experience in family or immigration law.
- Interest in comprehensive approach to youth development.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with trans and gender nonconforming individuals and survivors of violence preferred.
- Proficiency in French or Spanish required.

Work Schedule:
- Full time, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week.

Salary:
- $67, - $76, Salary/year, commensurate with experience.
- Generous benefits package included.

COVID-19 Policy:
- All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a qualified exemption.
- The Door follows CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Diversity and Inclusion:
- The Door is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
- Equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Not specified

Generous benefits package

Not specified

Legal representation, case management, advocacy, client engagement, program management

Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to the specified email address

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, admission to New York State Bar

Legal