Immigrant Justice & Criminal Defense Attorney

Out Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society’s Immigrant Justice Team within the Criminal Defense Practice seeks two attorneys in New York City, one for the Queens CDP office and one to be determined. The team focuses on the immigration consequences of criminal cases and works to mitigate those impacts, including limited direct representation in immigration matters.

As part of a client-centered defense, attorneys collaborate with colleagues to provide holistic services, conduct research, educate, and advocate for

Qualifications

• New York State Bar admission.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a criminal defense attorney, immigration attorney, or Crim-Imm Specialist attorney (or a combination of these).
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and to manage challenging, varied, and complex cases.
• The ability to speak a language other than English is not required but is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Be part of the defense team representing non-citizen clients in criminal court. Advocate on behalf of clients in state criminal proceedings and in related matters involving the application of federal, New York State, and New York City law
• Consult with and advise non-citizen clients and criminal defense attorneys on the potential immigration consequences of their criminal cases and seek, consistent with our 6th Amendment duty, to mitigate those consequences where possible
• Train and educate LAS staff and community members on criminal-immigration issues and emergent trends.
• Engage in policy advocacy on behalf of clients
• Depending on interest and availability, represent Criminal Defense Practice clients on immigration matters including removal defense and affirmative applications
• Other duties as assigned
• This position may require evening and weekend hours

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Legal Aid Society’s Immigrant Justice Team within the Criminal Defense Practice seeks two attorneys in New York City, one for the Queens CDP office and one to be determined. The team focuses on the immigration consequences of criminal cases and works to mitigate those impacts, including limited direct representation in immigration matters.

As part of a client-centered defense, attorneys collaborate with colleagues to provide holistic services, conduct research, educate, and advocate for