Staff Attorney (Temporary), Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Temporary), Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives (IOI) - Immigration Law Unit
Experience: At least 2 years of Immigration law and trial experience required
Salary Range: $80,619 - $142,218
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Temporary (1 year)
Department: Immigration Law Unit, Civil Practice

H1: Temporary Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Unit
H2: Join Our Team at The Legal Aid Society

The Legal Aid Society, a leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens, is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney to join their Immigration Law Unit's Immigrant Opportunity Initiatives team. This is a 1-year temporary position with the opportunity for reassignment to a permanent staff attorney position within the Civil Practice after the assignment has concluded.

The Immigration Law Unit provides comprehensive immigration services to low-income New Yorkers, including removal defense, affirmative and defensive asylum, and representation before various immigration authorities. The Staff Attorney will primarily serve New York City immigrants, including individuals with criminal convictions and recent arrivals seeking asylum. They will also work collaboratively with experienced staff in other projects within the Unit.

As a Staff Attorney, essential duties and responsibilities include providing legal representation to immigrants in Immigration Court, seeking special findings orders in Family Court, and providing client services during evening and weekend hours. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will train and mentor law students, pro bono attorneys, and volunteers, conduct forums and workshops in immigrant communities, and maintain and update case files and management databases.

To apply, please submit a single combined PDF including a resume, cover letter, and writing sample through the LAS Recruitment Portal. The deadline for applications is 3:00 PM EST on April 19, 2024. The location for this position is at The Legal Aid Society Headquarters in Manhattan.

Qualifications for this position include admission to the New York State Bar, a demonstrated commitment to representing low-income and disadvantaged clients, and at least 2 years of Immigration law and trial experience. Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable but not required. The ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team and manage a high volume of cases is essential.

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. The specific salary offer will depend on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

At The Legal Aid Society, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work culture. We strive to build strong professional relationships with our clients, understand their unique circumstances, and meet their needs. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, we prohibit discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on characteristics protected by law.

To apply, please visit the LAS Recruitment Portal. We are reducing our carbon footprint and will only accept PDF documents. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more (specific details available upon offer)

Proficiency in languages other than English desirable

Legal representation, client services, case management, advocacy, training, workshops, languages, interdisciplinary team work

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Online at the LAS Recruitment Portal, only PDF documents accepted

Qualification and Experience Admission to the New York State Bar, at least two years of Immigration law and trial experience, excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills, proficiency in languages other than English desirable

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