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Public Interest
Attorney
Immigration
Min 2 yrs required
Staff Attorney, Immigration Intervention Project (IIP) The candidate will represent survivors of gender-based violence and sex trafficking in their immigration cases before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and appellate courts; Help to mentor project assistants, legal fellows, and/or interns, as needed; Coordinate with partner agencies at the Queens Family Justice Center and serve as an immigration law resource there; Screen potential clients for eligibility for immigration relief and legal representation through Sanctuary for Families; Represent Sanctuary for Families at the Queens Family Justice Center and at community events, on advocacy committees, and on task forces. Collaborate with district attorney’s offices, other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, health care providers, and community-based organizations to improve responses to immigrant survivors, and to educate and provide technical assistance on issues relating to immigrant clients. Contribute to Sanctuary’s efforts to educate the public, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, community-based organizations, and elected officials about issues related to immigrant survivors; develop written materials and curriculum for such purposes. Perform any other Department or agency-related duties or special projects as assigned by the Legal Center Director and Deputy Directors and the Director of the Immigration Intervention Project. Must have admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, preferably New York. Should have 2+ years of experience in immigration law. Must have experience working in the field, preferably in a non-profit setting, to assist survivors of domestic violence, other forms of gender-based violence, and/or human trafficking. Must be Bilingual English and a relevant community language (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin). Should have strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Must have strong communications and leadership skills.
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