Immigration Attorney, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc.

Immigratin Advocatres Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization on Eastern Long Island seeks an Immigration Attorney to develop a pro bono immigration law program. This position involves providing legal assistance, overseeing program operations, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law and be fluent in both Spanish and English, with a preference for local applicants.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law.
• Experience with Department of Homeland Security and/or Immigration Court.

Responsibilities

• Developing policies and procedures for a new pro bono immigration law program.
• Providing individualized assistance and representation to clients.
• Supervising support staff.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Confidential legal consultations

Community education

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Immigration Attorney, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc.

Position:

The Immigration Attorney will help to develop a new pro bono immigration law program on
Eastern Long Island. In addition to initial program start-up activities, the Immigration Attorney will provide individualized assistance and representation to clients in various affirmative and defensive matters. This position may be fully remote; however, a hybrid schedule is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Developing policies and procedures for the operations of the program
• Providing confidential legal consultations on and conducting initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits
• Counseling and assisting clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits
• Completing case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services
• Supervising support staff
• Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws
• Providing community education by keeping the community aware of updates to immigration laws through emails, social media, and/or Facebook live presentations.

Qualifications:

• Be admitted to practice law (preferably in New York State)
• Have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law and in representing clients
  before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the New York Federal Plaza
  Immigration Court
• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• OLA has a preference for applicants with prior experience living or working on the East
  End of Long Island (Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East
  Hampton).

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Christine Velia, General Counselat [e-mail].