LGBTQ Immigration Attorney (Temporary)

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Commuter Benefits

FSA

Job summary

NYLAG seeks a highly motivated Immigration Attorney for the LGBTQ Law Unit on a full-time, temporary basis to advocate for LGBTQ immigrant clients facing removal. The role focuses on removal defense, asylum proceedings, and related civil matters across courts and federal agencies, with a commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered service.

The attorney will join a collaborative team and engage in community outreach, internal/external stakeholder meetings, and systemic advocacy to advance

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to a State bar; New York State Bar preferred.
• Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ community and immigrant rights.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in defensive asylum claims before the immigration court, BIA, and federal courts including bond hearings, post order relief and appeals.
• 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, in matters such as legal name changes and public benefits advocacy.
• 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.
• Additional duties may be assigned to meet the changing needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Written and oral skills

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. degree and bar admission

Job description

NYLAG seeks a highly motivated Immigration Attorney for the LGBTQ Law Unit on a full-time, temporary basis to advocate for LGBTQ immigrant clients facing removal. The role focuses on removal defense, asylum proceedings, and related civil matters across courts and federal agencies, with a commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered service.

The attorney will join a collaborative team and engage in community outreach, internal/external stakeholder meetings, and systemic advocacy to advance