Pro Bono Immigration Specialist in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Pro Bono Immigration Specialist in New York City, NY

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Pro Bono Immigration Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Pro Bono Immigration Specialist is a critical member of the law firm's Human Capital department. The primary responsibilities include supporting the Pro Bono Managing Attorney in overseeing and administering the firm's pro bono immigration practice. This involves conducting case audits to understand the status of active matters, liaising with attorneys and legal services partners to resolve issues, maintaining adequate staffing levels, ensuring compliance with case deadlines, and facilitating the timely closure of completed matters. The specialist is responsible for tracking engagement letters, preparing closure letters, and facilitating matter opening and closure when necessary. They also prepare standard immigration filings, such as notices to appear, upon the request of the Pro Bono Managing Attorney and in compliance with legal requirements. Additionally, the role involves partnering with Litigation Services colleagues on upcoming filings, supporting attorneys in compiling and submitting filings, keeping up-to-date with changes in immigration procedures nationally, and supporting the Pro Bono Managing Attorney in the effective implementation of these procedures. Training junior staff members on effective compliance procedures for immigration matters and protecting and maintaining highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information are also crucial responsibilities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Pro Bono Immigration Specialist position should have a minimum of five years of experience in an immigration law firm or legal services organization. They should possess a strong working knowledge of US humanitarian immigration pathways and current issues in immigration law and policy. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate fluency in verbal and written Spanish, with knowledge of other languages being a plus. High proficiency in computer applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products, is necessary, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Pro Bono Immigration Specialist position ranges from USD $100, to USD $120, per year. Successful candidates will be provided with a generous total compensation package, with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in the law firm's comprehensive benefit program, which includes healthcare, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k plan, at least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. Additional benefits include well-being programs, professional development programs, employee discounts, and affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.