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Immigration Attorney in New York City, NY

KIND (Kids In Need of Defense) Jul 31,2018 May 11,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Immigration

1-3 yrs required

Profile

Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney Duties: Conduct or oversee legal intakes and the provision of know-your-rights information to child clients; Match child clients with pro bono attorneys; Recruit, train, and provide hands-on mentorship to pro bono attorneys representing unaccompanied children in immigration matters and related family law matters; Develop and maintain updated guidance materials, sample filings, and legal training presentations; Foster and manage relationships with law firms and corporate counsel in coordination with the Director of Pro Bono Recruitment and Training; Assist in office operations, including case management, data entry and maintenance, and reports; Assist in supervision, training, and mentoring of program support staff in consultation with the Senior Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney and Managing Attorney; Provide direct representation to clients before immigration and state courts, and immigration agencies; Collaborate with management in support of mission; and Participate in conferences, meetings, and trainings as needed.

Qualification and Experience

REQUIREMENTS: Admission to practice law, preferably in New York, and at least one to three years of experience practicing immigration law. 1-3 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas and T visas; Family law experience a plus; Experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, or experience working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma; A strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills; Spanish speaking preferred; An understanding of the private law firm and corporate pro bono culture and the ability to be a well-respected and effective representative of the program to all stakeholders; Supervisory experience, preferably in legal setting; Mentoring and training experience; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Excellent professional judgment; Ability to hit the ground working, multi-task, and work independently; and Ability to work collaboratively.

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