Immigration Staff Attorney

Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC (CIS-NYC) seeks a full-time, in-person Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to low-income immigrants and their families. The attorney should be committed to immigrant rights and access to justice within a community-based setting.

Under the Director/DOJ Accredited Representative, you will handle family-based petitions, asylum, U Visas, TPS, and other matters before USCIS, EOIR, DOS, and NY Family Court, supervise staff, maintain

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; New York admission preferred.
• 2-3 years of immigration law experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and client-service skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in immigration law.
• Commitment to serving clients from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, religious, gender, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultations and assess eligibility for immigration relief.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving family-based immigration, asylum, U Visas, TPS, humanitarian visas, adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, nonimmigrant visas, and removal of proceedings.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, the Department of State, and New York Family Court.
• Prepare and review applications, motions, briefs, supporting evidence, and other legal filings.
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews and Immigration Court hearings.
• Conduct legal research and remain current on immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
• Supervise legal staff and support effective case management and workflow.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client files and case-management records.
• Collaborate with social workers and participate in community outreach and legal workshops.
• Track case outcomes and contribute to program reporting and advocacy efforts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Communication

Case management

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Commitment to diversity

Job description

CIS- NYC seeks a full-time, in-person Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to low-income immigrants and their families. The position is ideal for an attorney committed to immigrant rights, access to justice, and community-based legal services.

Mission Statement

Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC (CIS-NYC), inspired by the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, is committed to empowering immigrants, their families, and their communities through education, access to essential services, civic participation, and community building.

We strive to create positive change by fostering dignity, respect and justice.
Summary: Under the direction of the agency Director / Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative, the Immigration Staff Attorney provides counsel and representation to low-income immigrants and their families before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Officer for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Department of State (DOS) regarding a wide range of immigration matters and NY Family courts.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultations and assess eligibility for immigration relief.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving family-based immigration, asylum, U Visas, TPS, humanitarian visas, adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, nonimmigrant visas, and removal of proceedings.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, the Department of State, and New York Family Court.
• Prepare and review applications, motions, briefs, supporting evidence, and other legal filings.
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews and Immigration Court hearings.
• Conduct legal research and remain current on immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
• Supervise legal staff and support effective case management and workflow.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client files and case-management records.
• Collaborate with social workers and participate in community outreach and legal workshops.
• Track case outcomes and contribute to program reporting and advocacy efforts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; New York admission preferred.
  2-3 years of immigration law experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and client-service skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in immigration law.
• Commitment to serving clients from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, religious, gender, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

$88,000 – $105,000 a year

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, life insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities.

CIS-NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and PSLF-eligible employer and promotes a workplace culture that values work/life balance, dignity, inclusion, and justice.