Immigration Attorney

CENTER FOR INTEGRATION AND ADVANCEM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

The CENTER FOR INTEGRATION AND ADVANCEM seeks an experienced attorney to provide immigration legal services in-person at our Astoria, Queens office. Candidates should be personable, detail-oriented, and possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Responsibilities include conducting legal consultations, managing caseloads, and representing clients in court. A competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000 is offered, commensurate with experience. We welcome retirees looking to make a difference through legal expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience practicing immigration law.
• Experience in filing various forms of immigration relief.
• Strong background and experience with immigration and family court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal consultations and determine available relief.
• Manage correspondence between CIANA, clients, and government institutions.
• Accompany and represent clients in immigration and family court.

Skills

Strong research skills

Ability to mentor junior staff

Effective analysis of complex immigration issues

Experience with defensive court cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Full authorization to practice law in NY State

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Competitive salary

About the Role

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a community-based, nonprofit social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

CIANA is looking for a highly personable, detail-oriented, and experienced attorney to provide immigration legal services in a community-based setting. Applicant must be a self-starter and a team player who is able to work well with a small legal team. This position is in-person at our Astoria, Queens office.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school;
• Passed the NY Uniform Bar Exam and is fully authorized to practice law in NY State,
• 3+ years’ experience practicing immigration law;
• Experience in filing various forms of immigration relief, including but not limited to Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, DACA, Family/Fiancé Petitions, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), TPS, VAWA, Asylum, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS);
• Strong research skills and ability to analyze complex immigration issues effectively;
• Ability to mentor junior staff and interns;
• Strong background and experience with defensive court cases in immigration and family court.

Duties

• Conduct legal consultations/screenings and determine available relief;
• Schedule and confirm new appointments and maintain caseload;
• Manage correspondence between CIANA, clients, partner organization, and government institutions;
• Document legal cases in CIANA database management system and maintain physical case files;
• Attend trainings and meetings with other organizations;
• Accompany and represent clients in immigration and/or family court.

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference through their legal expertise to apply for this exciting opportunity. Retirees are highly welcome.