Immigration Youth Project Staff Attorney (SIJS/Asylum)

Yourlegalaid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society, Civil Practice Immigration Law Unit’s Youth Project in New York City, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide high-quality immigration representation to undocumented youth and unaccompanied children. You will handle SIJS, asylum, U/T visas, and related relief, collaborating with LAS teams to deliver comprehensive advocacy.

Based in Manhattan, you will screen cases, appear in Immigration Court and Family Court across the five boroughs, and mentor law students and volunteers while

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least two years of Immigration law and trial experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team and manage a high volume of cases.
• Ability to work with pro bono attorneys, law student interns, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Screen and provide direct representation to immigrant youth in removal proceedings.
• Appear in Asylum Offices to represent clients in asylum or credible fear interviews.
• Appear in Family Court in all five boroughs to obtain predicate orders for SIJS.
• Build relationships with the Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice staff and others to meet needs of undocumented youth in foster care.
• Conduct forums and workshops in immigrant communities and public schools on immigration issues.
• Participate in continuous professional development and trainings.

Skills

Bar admission NYS

Immigration law experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Pro bono collaboration

Job description

The Legal Aid Society, Civil Practice Immigration Law Unit’s Youth Project in New York City, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide high-quality immigration representation to undocumented youth and unaccompanied children. You will handle SIJS, asylum, U/T visas, and related relief, collaborating with LAS teams to deliver comprehensive advocacy.

Based in Manhattan, you will screen cases, appear in Immigration Court and Family Court across the five boroughs, and mentor law students and volunteers while