Immigration Attorney — LGBTQ Rights & Removal Defense

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,354 - 107,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Long term disability

Commuter benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

NYLAG seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney for a full-time role in the LGBTQ Law Unit. The attorney will represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in detained and non-detained removal defense, including asylum, bond hearings, and motions before EOIR and BIA.

J.D. and NY Bar are required; 2–6 years in immigration law; Spanish preferred. The position emphasizes client-centered services, collaboration with a team, and dedication to immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights. Salary range is posted by NYLAG.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission required; NY bar preferred.
• Two to six years of immigration law experience required.
• Fluency in a second language required, Spanish is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and knowledge of related issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary and the public.
• Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written, oral and analytical skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and clients who are survivors of trauma.

Responsibilities

• Represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in defensive asylum claims before the immigration court, BIA, and federal courts.
• Prepare and file forms, affidavits, other supporting documents, motions, and legal memoranda for submission to USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and federal courts.
• Represent immigrant clients in other ancillary matters before civil courts; (state and federal) and administrative hearings.
• Conduct legal screenings, track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes.
• Contribute to the LGBTQ Law Unit’s community outreach and education efforts through presentations and work with the Unit Director to establish and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Participate in systemic advocacy work on issues that directly impact LGBTQ+ immigrants.
• Attend regular internal and external stakeholder meetings regarding recently arrived migrants .
• Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies.
• Manage data entry in internal and external data management systems and assist with generating reports; and
• Additional duties may be assigned to meet the changing needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Skills

Spanish language

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Education

J.D. degree

New York State Bar admission

Job description

NYLAG seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney for a full-time role in the LGBTQ Law Unit. The attorney will represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in detained and non-detained removal defense, including asylum, bond hearings, and motions before EOIR and BIA.

J.D. and NY Bar are required; 2–6 years in immigration law; Spanish preferred. The position emphasizes client-centered services, collaboration with a team, and dedication to immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights. Salary range is posted by NYLAG.