Immigration Staff Attorney - Advocate for Immigrant Rights

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

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