Padilla Immigration Attorney - Criminal Defense (Remote)

ImmigrationJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A public defense office seeks an Attorney for the Padilla team within the Criminal Defense Practice. This role focuses on the intersection of immigration and criminal law, providing legal advocacy for clients in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will hold a JD degree, possess strong legal research and communication skills, and have fluency in Spanish. Offering a salary range of $90,000-$128,000 and generous benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York, or ability to become admitted.
• Experience in immigration and criminal law preferred.
• Ability to conduct intake interviews, consultations, and plea advisals.

Responsibilities

• Determine clients’ immigration status and eligibility for relief.
• Research New York criminal law and federal immigration consequences.
• Write immigration advocacy letters for plea negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Client advocacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Spanish proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Digital case management systems

Microsoft Suite

Job description

A public defense office seeks an Attorney for the Padilla team within the Criminal Defense Practice. This role focuses on the intersection of immigration and criminal law, providing legal advocacy for clients in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will hold a JD degree, possess strong legal research and communication skills, and have fluency in Spanish. Offering a salary range of $90,000-$128,000 and generous benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.