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Immigration Attorney in Albany, NY

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. Jan 09,2020 Location USA Albany NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Immigration

Min 5 yrs required

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Immigration Staff Attorney Responsibilities: Will advise and represent eligible clients who reside in our 16 county service area in certain immigration matters (family based petitions, applications for LPR status, VAWA, U and T visa relief, fiancé visas, limited removal defense, naturalization and citizenship) before the USCIS located in Latham, NY, and before the Immigration Court in Buffalo and other civil legal matters where immigration status is at issue, such as public benefits. Will also be expected to maintain ongoing relationships with community partners and coordinate with other community groups serving immigrants, dv and crime victims to enhance program activities, conduct outreach and trainings, and to work with the supervising attorney and the other attorneys who make up the Upstate NY Immigration Law Project (UNYILP). Travel throughout the 16-county service area is required, including to the Immigration Courts in Buffalo and New York City on a limited basis, and occasionally to UNYILP meetings in Rochester or Syracuse. Occasional evening or weekend work is required. Will also be responsible for related grant reporting.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Must be a member of the New York State Bar. Must have 5 years of immigration law experience. Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, including people with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural backgrounds, and work independently and collaboratively with community partners, with a high level of initiative. Must be analytical, intelligent, motivated, hardworking, careful, reliable, have good judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to the low-income community and immigrants. Proficiency in Spanish preferred. Must have a car and a valid, clean driver’s license. Must be able to work well as part of a team and should possess good computer skills.
Closing Date: January 31, 2020

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