Senior Immigration Attorney — Lead Field Services & Training

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,345 - 120,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off after 90 days

Commuter benefits

Comprehensive retirement plan

Job summary

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney in New York City to provide legal services to immigrants. The role involves overseeing a team of paralegals and legal assistants, coordinating legal clinics, and ensuring high-quality legal services are provided. Candidates must be licensed to practice in New York and have extensive experience in immigration law and community advocacy. Benefits include a competitive salary, unlimited paid time off, and a comprehensive retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience representing diverse immigrant communities in immigration matters.
• Three years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal clinics and direct services across New York State.
• Provide direct limited scope legal services to clients.
• Supervise Paralegals and Legal Assistants in legal services delivery.

Skills

Legal judgment

Attention to detail

Community organizing

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York

Tools

Legal Server

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney in New York City to provide legal services to immigrants. The role involves overseeing a team of paralegals and legal assistants, coordinating legal clinics, and ensuring high-quality legal services are provided. Candidates must be licensed to practice in New York and have extensive experience in immigration law and community advocacy. Benefits include a competitive salary, unlimited paid time off, and a comprehensive retirement plan.