Staff Attorney – Immigration – Detained Removal Defense

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Immigration – Detained Removal Defense
Experience: Immigration law experience, including law school clinics and/or internships, or at least two years representing indigent clients generally
Salary Range: $80,619 to $142,218
Location: New York, NY
Department: Immigration Law Unit (ILU)
Type: Full-time
Practice: Civil
Deadline: Mar 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST

The Legal Aid Society's Immigration Law Unit (ILU) is seeking Staff Attorneys to join its city-wide Detention Project as part of the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP). The ILU is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. The Staff Attorneys will represent detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and related proceedings before USCIS and Family Court. They will also represent NYIFUP clients who are released from custody and continue to meet income eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Represent detained noncitizens in removal proceedings before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, and when appropriate, New York Family Courts
- Represent non-detained clients released on bond in their ongoing proceedings before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, and when appropriate, New York Family Courts
- Provide individualized consultations to detained noncitizens at detention centers in upstate New York and surrounding areas
- Work with pro bono counsel on assigned pro bono cases
- Engage in affirmative litigation
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Admission to any state bar
- Immigration law experience, including law school clinics and/or internships, or at least two years representing indigent clients generally
- Demonstrated commitment to representing/working with individuals from marginalized communities
- Demonstrated commitment to defending individuals who have had contacts with the criminal legal system preferred
- Trial experience preferred
- Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to think critically and creatively about legal strategy and solutions
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
- Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload
- Ability to work with pro bono lawyers
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $80,619 to $142,218. The specific salary offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. More information about salary and benefits will be available to applicants when and if an offer is made.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. They are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each client, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs. The ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all staff members.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. The Legal Aid Society does not accept paper submissions. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. They prohibit discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Not specified

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability, life insurance, etc.

Proficiency in languages other than English desirable

Legal representation, interdisciplinary collaboration, client-centered approach, public speaking, case management, legal writing, analytical thinking, trial experience, language proficiency, team work, pro bono work

Not specified

All applications must be completed online through the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal

Qualification and Experience Admission to any state bar, experience in immigration law, commitment to serving marginalized communities, experience with indigent clients, trial experience preferred, excellent writing and analytical skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, proficiency in languages other than English desirable

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