Immigration Attorney

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Holidays

Job summary

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney to join its Immigration & DV Services team at the main office in New York. The role reports to the Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services and collaborates with two junior attorneys and six paralegals.

You will handle a broad range of immigration matters, including VAWA, U-visa, SIJS, DACA, Adjustment of Status, and naturalization, and represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, with a focus on

Qualifications

• JD and NYS Bar admission required.
• Minimum 2 years immigration law experience.
• Experience with immigrant populations in community-based settings preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation before USCIS and EOIR for relief filings (U visas, VAWA, SIJS, etc.).
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews when needed.
• Handle a limited docket of removal cases and ICE check-ins.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director and Managing Paralegal on casework and timelines.
• Attend Immigration Department staff meetings and internal agency meetings.
• Participate in community events and professional conferences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NYS Bar Admission

Job description

Job Title: Immigration Attorney

Unit: Immigration & DV Services

Reports to: Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services

Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. This position is part of NMIC’s Immigration team led by the Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services and staffed by two junior attorneys and six paralegals who carry their own caseloads. The Immigration Unit currently provides legal representation and advocacy in a comprehensive array of immigration matters, including VAWA self-petitions, U‑visa petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers, Adjustment of Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Naturalization, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The Immigration Attorney will also provide representation before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Representation

Provide legal representation and advocacy to primarily Spanish‑speaking communities in their immigration matters while working collaboratively with other NMIC programs to offer comprehensive client services.

Provide direct representation to clients before USCIS in all applications for relief, including, but not limited to U visas, VAWA, Battered Spouse Waivers and SIJS.

Provide direct representation to clients before USCIS interviews where appropriate.

Provide direct representation and support on a limited docket of removal cases and appearances at ICE check‑in appointments.

Additional Duties

Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director for Immigrant and DV Services and the Managing Paralegal regarding ongoing casework to ensure a high quality of output and to ensure casework is timely completed.

Attend regular meetings with Immigration Department Staff to discuss unit updates, training opportunities, case issues, or other relevant information.

Attend liaison meetings and internal agency meetings.

Participate in community wide events and presentations.

Attend professional meetings and educational conferences.

Maintain awareness of current trends and development in the immigration legal field.

Support the onboarding and supervision of new staff, volunteers, and interns in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services.

Additional tasks may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

JD and NYS Bar admission

Minimum of 2 years of immigration legal experience.

Experience working with similar populations in a community‑based setting strongly preferred.

Proven ability to multi‑task and prioritize work.

Strong verbal and writing skills in English.

Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are strongly preferred.

SALARY/BENEFITS

NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive and generous benefits package: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance are included; paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $96,000

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.