Bilingual Staff Attorney — Immigrant Protection (Hybrid)

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Long term disability

Commuter benefits

FSA for Medical and Dependent care

Job summary

NYLAG seeks a bilingual Staff Attorney to join the PSPP team, supporting asylum seekers with pro se representation and hearings in New York City. The role requires strong trauma-informed advocacy, collaboration with community partners, and a commitment to immigrant rights.

The position works within NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, under PSPP supervision, and involves on-site collaboration with EOIR and ICE teams to assist clients and families in removal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school.
• Admission to the New York State bar is required.
• Fluency in a second language is required (Spanish or French preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with asylum seekers required.

Responsibilities

• Observe immigration in-person court hearings and support pro se noncitizens with intakes and counsel.
• Provide post-detention resources for detained individuals and their families.
• Conduct legal screenings for pro se noncitizens at NYLAG sites and in court.
• Prepare and file pro se asylum and employment authorization applications and related documents.
• Assist with planning and operating in-person screening and application clinics.
• Collaborate with PSPP partner organizations and external stakeholders.
• Represent non-detained NYC residents in removal proceedings before EOIR/USCIS.
• Track cases and progress for funding purposes.
• Attend outreach events and provide trainings and mentoring as needed.

Skills

Fluency in a second language

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited school

Job description

NYLAG seeks a bilingual Staff Attorney to join the PSPP team, supporting asylum seekers with pro se representation and hearings in New York City. The role requires strong trauma-informed advocacy, collaboration with community partners, and a commitment to immigrant rights.

The position works within NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, under PSPP supervision, and involves on-site collaboration with EOIR and ICE teams to assist clients and families in removal proceedings.