Immigration - General Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Public Interest

Brooklyn, NY

Immigration - General Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Attorney

No

Department
Civil Practice - Brooklyn Neighborhood Office
Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-Level
Salary
$83, - $147,

Summary:

The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Education Law Unit and Disability Advocacy Project in their Brooklyn office. The staff attorney will report to the supervising attorneys and provide special education advocacy to children with disabilities, as well as representation in SSI and SSDI cases for children and adults. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and at least 3 years of experience in advocacy for low-income individuals and immigrants. The salary range for this position is $83,844 - $147,907 and the organization offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and loan forgiveness programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide client representation in city, state, and federal court proceedings, administrative and educational hearings, and affirmative litigation
- Conduct training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and education and housing advocates
- Attend educational meetings and special education mediations
- Advocate for policy changes on behalf of clients
- Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations
- Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office, Education Law Practice, Disability Advocacy Project, and Civil Practice
- Work with pro bono lawyers
- Conduct off-site intake, including evening hours
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Experience in and/or commitment to advocacy for low-income people and immigrants
- Experience assisting individuals in crisis is desirable
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and in a team and manage a large workload
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

- Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish, is desirable

Salary and Benefits:

- Salary range: $83,844 - $147,907
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness:

- The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- New York residents may be eligible for assistance with loan repayments through the state

Work Authorization:

- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa or permit
- The organization is unable to sponsor employment visas or permits, except for citizens of Canada and Mexico who may obtain a TN visa with a letter from LAS documenting employment status

How to Apply:

- All applications must be completed online via the career portal, and no emailed applications will be accepted
- Submit a combined PDF of a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
- For technical difficulties or questions, email

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on race, color, size, religion, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, 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

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

- The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity, inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation
- The organization values building strong professional relationships with clients and understanding their diverse circumstances and needs
- Every member of the community is expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.