Binghamton-Based Immigration Staff Attorney

Journey's End Refugee Services; City of Binghamton (NY); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Immigration and Legal Services Program, providing comprehensive immigration representation to low-income refugees and asylees.

The role covers asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, complex naturalization, family reunification, and related protections, primarily based in Binghamton, NY. You will also conduct Know Your Rights trainings, build partnerships with local groups, refer clients to internal and

Qualificações

• Applicants must be admitted and remain in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or U.S. territory.
• Be able and willing to travel to all counties throughout Western New York.
• Possess ability to be part of a dynamic team of talented and dedicated individuals.
• Possess strong written, oral communication, and advocacy skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct affirmative and defensive immigration legal representation to the immigrant populations of Western New York, including asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, complex naturalization, family reunification, and other immigration matters.
• Provide Know Your Rights trainings and other workshops throughout Western New York on relevant immigration topics determined by the immigrant community.
• Develop, sustain, and grow meaningful partnerships with local community groups to organize Know Your Rights trainings and other workshops.
• Provide referrals to appropriate internal agency programs or partner agencies to meet law related and other needs of refugee and immigrant clients.
• Conduct widespread community outreach, coordinate with partner agencies, and participate in all mandatory trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Written communication

Oral communication

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Formação

Bar admission in good standing

Descrição da vaga

Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Immigration and Legal Services Program, providing comprehensive immigration representation to low-income refugees and asylees.

The role covers asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, complex naturalization, family reunification, and related protections, primarily based in Binghamton, NY. You will also conduct Know Your Rights trainings, build partnerships with local groups, refer clients to internal and